Biggest Fantasy Baseball Winners and Losers from the World Baseball Classic

Mar 17, 2026; Miami, FL, United States; United States right fielder Aaron Judge (99) reacts after striking out against the Venezuela in the first inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic Championship game at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Now that the World Baseball Classic has ended, we can recap the big event that crowned Team Venezuela as Champions of the World. The tournament served as a makeshift spring training event for many key MLB players, playing for their national teams rather than their major league clubs.

Players ranged from single-digit at-bats and innings pitched to 20+. There are takeaways to be had as we identify which players may carry momentum into the MLB season, and which fantasy baseball owners to target. Winners from the World Baseball Classic Junior Caminero, Dominican Republic/Tampa Bay Rays Caminero went to bat 20 times in the WBC, achieving 7 hits; 3 of which were home runs.

Caminero batted . 350 for average and 1. 259 for OPS.

Competition is easier, yet he did everything necessary for his country. Ronald Acuna Jr. , Venezuela/Atlanta Braves Acuna is a World Baseball Classic Champion for Team Venezuela.