Dante Bichette Jr., third base from the Brazilian Baseball National Team in the 2026 World Baseball Classic and son of former Major League Baseball (MLB) player Dante Bichette Sr., is seen during practice at the Daikin Stadium in Houston, Texas, on March 5, 2026. Considered as an underdog in this competition but with a Silver Medal at the 2023 Pan American Games, the Team Brazil roster is a mix of Brazilian-born players, Japanese-Brazilian talent, children of MLB players, and athletes developed in the US minor leagues. (Photo by Moisés ÁVILA / AFP via Getty Images)

Infielder Osvaldo Carvalho (L) and pitcher Bo Takahashi pose for a photo with Orbit, the mascot of the Houston Astros, during the 2026 World Baseball Classic, at the Daikin Stadium in Houston, Texas, on March 5, 2026. Considered as an underdog in this competition but with a Silver Medal at the 2023 Pan American Games, the Team Brazil roster is a mix of Brazilian-born players, Japanese-Brazilian talent, children of MLB players, and athletes developed in the US minor leagues. (Photo by Moisés ÁVILA / AFP via Getty Images)

Joseph Contreras, pitcher from the Brazilian Baseball National Team in the 2026 World Baseball Classic and son of former MLB All-Star and 2005 World Series champion José Contreras, holds his cap during practice at the Daikin Stadium in Houston, Texas, on March 5, 2026. Considered as an underdog in this competition but with a Silver Medal at the 2023 Pan American Games, the Team Brazil roster is a mix of Brazilian-born players, Japanese-Brazilian talent, children of MLB players, and athletes developed in the US minor leagues. (Photo by Moisés ÁVILA / AFP via Getty Images)

Infielder Osvaldo Carvalho poses for a photo with Orbit, the mascot of the Houston Astros, during the 2026 World Baseball Classic, at the Daikin Stadium in Houston, Texas, on March 5, 2026. Considered as an underdog in this competition but with a Silver Medal at the 2023 Pan American Games, the Team Brazil roster is a mix of Brazilian-born players, Japanese-Brazilian talent, children of MLB players, and athletes developed in the US minor leagues. (Photo by Moisés ÁVILA / AFP via Getty Images)

Dante Bichette Jr., third base from the Brazilian Baseball National Team in the 2026 World Baseball Classic and son of former Major League Baseball (MLB) player Dante Bichette Sr., is seen during practice at the Daikin Stadium in Houston, Texas, on March 5, 2026. Considered as an underdog in this competition but with a Silver Medal at the 2023 Pan American Games, the Team Brazil roster is a mix of Brazilian-born players, Japanese-Brazilian talent, children of MLB players, and athletes developed in the US minor leagues. (Photo by Moisés ÁVILA / AFP via Getty Images)

Former professional baseball player Alex Rodriguez attends an event for Inter Miami CF, winners of the 2025 Major League Soccer Cup, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on March 5, 2026. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP via Getty Images)

US Attorney General Pam Bondi walks in with former professional baseball player Alex Rodriguez to attend an event for Inter Miami CF, winners of the 2025 Major League Soccer Cup, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on March 5, 2026. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP via Getty Images)

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 05: The hair of MJ Melendez of Team Puerto Rico is shown during a team workout prior to the start of the World Baseball Classic at Hiram Bithorn Stadium on March 05, 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)