TORONTO — Featuring a lineup anchored by Josh Naylor, Tyler O’Neill and Owen Caissie and a pitching staff fronted by Michael Soroka, Jameson Taillon and Cal Quantrill, Canada unveiled a promising 30-man roster for this spring’s World Baseball Classic on Thursday.
Most of the Canadians’ top choices from the provisional rosters submitted Dec. 3 have so far held, although power-armed Seattle Mariners reliever Matt Brash was a notable recent withdrawal.
All-star Freddie Freeman, the son of Canadian parents who wore the Maple Leaf at the past two tournaments, starter Nick Pivetta, relievers Cade Smith, Eric Sabrowski and Jordan Romano and pitching prospects Jonah Tong and Mitch Bratt are also among the notable players…