Montero had three postseason appearances last year and got a save in the AL Division Series opener, an 11-inning win over Cleveland.

Italy continues its unlikely run at the World Baseball Classic and will next take on Venezuela in Monday's semifinal game. The Venezuelans are having their own storybook run after eliminating Shohei Ohtani and defending WBC champions Japan in the quarterfinals. Next up is a spot in the final.

Japan's World Baseball Classic title defense is over. Saturday night at loanDepot Park in Miami, Venezuela rallied from behind to eliminate Japan ( VEN 8, JPN 5) and advance to the semifinals. Venezuela is one step away from Tuesday's Championship Game and Japan will head home following its worst World Baseball Classic finish ever.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Brayan Rocchio has gone from the humdrum pace of spring training to the fast lane of the World Baseball Classic. Rocchio, projected to be the Guardians’ Opening-Day second baseman, will join Team Italy in Miami for its WBC semifinal game against Venezuela on Monday night at LoanDepot Park.

The World Baseball Classic started with five players from the active Dodgers roster participating, but most have been eliminated.

Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu had an epic bat flip after hitting a clutch home run for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic.

Led by stars including Ronald Acuna Jr., Venezuela hopes for a long run in the WBC bracket after falling in the quarterfinals last time.

The 2026 World Baseball Classic continues Saturday with two quarterfinal showdowns. Italy opened with an 8-6 win over Puerto Rico in Houston. In the late game, Venezuela faces Japan in Miami.