Team PR will face Red Sox, Twins as part of preparation for World Baseball Classic

The Puerto Rican national team will face the Red Sox on March 3 at JetBlue Park and the Twins on March 4 at Lee Health Sports Complex, both in Fort Myers, Florida, as part of preparations for the World Baseball Classic.

By THE STAR STAFF

The Puerto Rican national team will play exhibition games in Florida against the Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins as part of its preparation for the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC).

The team, managed by Yadier Molina, will face the Red Sox on March 3 at JetBlue Park and the Twins on March 4 at Lee Health Sports Complex, both in Fort Myers.

“Having the opportunity to face two such prestigious organizations as the Red Sox and the Twins represents a great opportunity for our players and coaching staff,” said Joey Solá, Team Puerto Rico operations manager, in Wednesday’s announcement. “These games will allow us to measure ourselves against Major League talent in a competitive environment.”

Team Puerto Rico’s training camp will be held at JetBlue Park, the Red Sox’s spring training home. Molina emphasized that the games will serve to fine-tune the national team’s preparation for the world tournament.

“I’m always grateful to the Major League Baseball organizations for giving us the opportunity to prepare for the tournament,” the manager said. “These games will help us stay focused for a big event.”

Puerto Rico is in Group A of the WBC along with Cuba, Canada, Panama and Colombia. Their opener is scheduled for March 6 at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan.