Canada Advances, Jays Pitchers Shine in WBC

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Team Canada made history Wednesday by advancing to the World Baseball Classic Quarter Finals

for the first time ever.

They topped Pool A in Puerto Rico with a 3-1 record, sealing it with a 7-2 win over Cuba.

That victory sends them forward alongside Puerto Rico.

Canada's pitcher Michael Sorroca credited the momentum from the 2025 Toronto Blue Jays

for fueling the team.

Two Jays players were right in the mix during the game.

Prospect Adam Mako pitched for Canada while Yariya Rodriguez took the mound for Cuba.

Fans are buzzing about the milestone for Canada Baseball.

Mako, a 25-year-old from Slovakia, got traded to the Jays before the 2023 season.

He impressed in a short outing, walking one and striking out one, though he left the

bases loaded in the sixth.

Rodriguez had a solid tournament for Cuba overall.

Having a 1.5-0 ERA, over three appearances.

The 28-year-old signed a 5-year deal worth $30 million before 2024.

After a rough start year, he bounced back as a reliever in 2025, helping Toronto reach

the World Series.

Now Mako heads deeper into the classic while Rodriguez returns to spring training.

With some injuries on the Jays pitching staff, he might get a shot at the opening day

roster.

Keep an eye on these guys as the tournament heats up.

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