2017 The deadline for submission of the 250-man roster for the World Baseball Classic is December 1. The Canadian recruiting process seems to have not gone as smoothly as expected. According to "Fox Sports" reports, Pirates pitcher Jameson Taillon declined the call, Warriors leader Freddie Freeman is still under consideration.
According to reports, Taillon, who was promoted to the major leagues in the middle of this year, took into account the amount of pitching this year, the condition of his old elbow injury, and the future development of the major leagues. After careful consideration, he reluctantly decided to decline the call-up to the Canadian team. Braves first baseman Freeman, whose parents are Canadian, is currently unable to give an answer.
Tyron is determined not to participate. According to media speculation, the starting rotation should be led by James Paxton and Scott Diamond, and the bullpen will be led by John Axford and John Axford. Made up of minor league players.
As for the fielders, Reds Votto (Joey Votto), Blue Jays Martin (Russell Martin) and White Sox Morneau (Justin Morneau), White Sox Brett Lawrie and Blue Jays Sanders (Michael Saunders) will all be competing.
If Freeman decides to decline the call-up, it will have a certain impact on the line. He had a career year this year, hitting .302/.400/.569 in 158 games, with 34 home runs and 91 RBIs. Among them, the number of home runs set a career high, and he ranked sixth in the postseason National League MVP voting.
