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Updated at Mar 18, 2026, 13:07
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Several representatives from the Blue Jays represented the team in the championship game of the international tournament

The 2026 iteration of the World Baseball Classic has officially concluded Tuesday at loanDepot Park in Miami with Venezuela walking away with a gold medal after a 3-2 win against Team USA.

The Venezuelans broke out to a 2-0 lead over USA through the fifth inning. Team USA tied the game in the bottom of the eighth after Bryce Harper hit a two-run home run. Eugenio Suarez hit a go-ahead RBI double in the top of the ninth for the eventual 3-2 victory.

The Toronto Blue Jays had representatives on both teams for the championship game, guaranteeing that at least one player would return to Rogers Centre in Toronto as a gold medalist.

Here's an overview of the Blue Jays' WBC representatives and how they did.

Andres Gimenez, SS/2B, Venezuela

Gimenez was the lone Toronto player in Venezuelan threads Tuesday. The three-time Gold Glove winner has made several web gem plays for his native country throughout the tournament but saw limited action against USA.

Gimenez subbed in for starting second baseman Gleyber Torres later in the game and went 0-for-1 in his limited action.

Ernie Clement, 3B, USA

Clement, who set the MLB record for the most hits in a single postseason with 30 last playoffs, wasn't able to see playing time in the WBC final.

Alex Bregman was USA's starter at third base and Roman Anthony played in left field, another position Clement can play.

Clement went 1-for-5 in his limited action.

Jeff Hoffman, RP, USA

Toronto's predicted closer, Jeff Hoffman, was a replacement of Team USA's staff for retired hurler Clayton Kershaw.

Hoffman was added to the roster in the semifinals but didn't make an appearance in the team's final two games.

Tyler Rogers, RP, USA

Rogers, who was signed by a Blue Jays to a three-year, $37 million contract this offseason, was another replacement arm for USA beginning in the knockout stage of the international tournament.

The submarine-throwing reliever threw 0.2 innings and walked one batter. He didn't allow a hit or a run.

In two appearances in the WBC, Rogers didn't record a strikeout but also didn't allow a hit and just the one aforementioned free base in 1.1 innings pitched.

With the WBC now concluded, Toronto's players participating in the WBC will now turn their focus to Opening Day.

The Blue Jays will begin their season against the Athletics at 7:07 p.m. ET on March 27 at Rogers Centre in Toronto.

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