Jackson Chourio’s stunning catch highlights Brewers’ win over Cardinals 1 Sep 10, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio (11) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-Imagn Images

Brewers star commits to 2026 World Baseball Classic

Originally posted on WI Sports Heroics | By Tyler Koerth_ | Last updated Jan 21, 2026 10:21 PM ET

The Milwaukee Brewers are once again set to be well represented in the World Baseball Classic. This time around, Freddy Peralta has chosen to pitch for Team Dominican Republic after declining to participate in 2023. Additionally, Brice Turang will be playing for Team USA.

Additional Brewers players on the 40-man roster with confirmed World Baseball Classic spots include Tyler Black for Team Canada and Carlos Rodriguez for Team Nicaragua. More recently, another notable commitment was announced as Jackson Chourio will play for Team Venezuela.

Milwaukee Brewers star Jackson Chourio commits to Team Venezuela for the 2026 World Baseball Classic

This off-season, Chourio has been keeping his skills sharp by once again playing in his home country in the Venezuelan Winter League. While he’s made just eight appearances, he has collected 12 hits, including one home run, a pair of doubles, and stolen one base.

Now, according to Lider en Deportes, a sports newspaper in Venezuela, Chourio is reportedly on Venezuela’s World Baseball Classic roster.

Nueve criollos confirmados para ir al Clásico Mundial

Wilyer Abreu, Maikel García, Andrés Giménez y Jackson Chourio sí van #beisbol #clásicomundial #destacado #selecciónnacional https://t.co/n3XCIyfl0i

— Líder en Deportes (@LiderEsDeporte) January 20, 2026

This comes as no surprise to Brewers fans, as keeping Chourio off the baseball diamond is nearly impossible. What will be interesting to monitor is if his teammate William Contreras joins the team or not.

Lider en Deportes also indicated that big leaguers Wilyer Abreu, Maikel Garcia, and Andres Gimenez are on the roster as well.

This article first appeared on WI Sports Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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