Team USA general manager Tony Reagins and manager Mark DeRosa both said that Trout’s decision to play in the WBC opened the door for more high-profile players to commit to the event.
SAN DIEGO — It seems that Mike Trout’sfor the World Baseball Classic had a significant impact on the rest of the roster.
Mark DeRosa, who is managing the USA team, said he was encouraged by his early conversations with Trout. Angels general manager Perry Minasian has said repeatedly that he has no concerns about Ohtani’s workload in the WBC. “It’s an honor to represent our country in what’s the biggest international event,” Gil said. “And the great thing to see is it’s a global grower. It’s exciting to see that the event gets bigger and bigger and bigger. It’s wonderful for the game and the growth of the game. I’m excited to be a part of it.”The Angels’ Luis Rengifo appears to be set to play in the WBC, but he doesn’t yet know which team is going to take him.
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