"The first baseman was announced to their roster in 2023, but pulled out in early March, 2023 as he suffered a minor knee injury. They went on to finish third in their group behind Venezuela and Puerto Rico, but ahead of Israel and Nicaragua. It was a disappointing tournament for one of the best baseball nations in the world, as they failed to qualify for the quarterfinals."
"Landing Guerrero Jr. is a good step in avenging the disappointing tournament in 2023. Last season with the Blue Jays, the first baseman slashed .292/.381/.467 with 23 home runs in 680 plate appearances for a 137 wRC+ and 3.9 fWAR, statistically his third-best season of his career. The first baseman has shown the ability to perform under the bright lights, so expect nothing different when the tournament kicks off in March."
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will participate with the Dominican Republic in the upcoming World Baseball Classic after withdrawing from the 2023 roster due to a minor knee injury. The Dominican Republic finished third in their 2023 group behind Venezuela and Puerto Rico, ahead of Israel and Nicaragua, and failed to reach the quarterfinals. Pool D play takes place at LoanDepot Park from March 6 to March 11, with games against Nicaragua (March 6), the Netherlands (March 8), Israel (March 9), and Venezuela (March 11). Guerrero Jr. posted a .292/.381/.467 slash line with 23 home runs, 137 wRC+, and 3.9 fWAR last season, and has shown the ability to perform in high-pressure games.
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