22 Reno Aces Alumni and Six Coaches Appear on 2026 WBC Rosters

Yu‑Min Lin — Chinese Taipei (2024‑25) Minor League Baseball’s Reno Aces posted a roster‑alumni breakdown on March 2 showing that 22 current or former Aces appear across World Baseball Classic rosters and that six individuals with Aces ties are serving on coaching staffs. Yu‑Min Lin is listed for Chinese Taipei with Reno appearances in 2024‑25, a direct example of how recent Aces callups are translating to international assignments in the sixth edition of the WBC.

Ketel Marte — Dominican Republic (2017, 2021) Ketel Marte’s name appears with ties to the Dominican Republic and Reno years of 2017 and 2021, reflecting his recurring presence on high‑profile rosters since his Aces tenure. His inclusion underlines the pipeline from Reno to major international stages for players who have cycled between Triple‑A and the big leagues.

Geraldo Perdomo — Dominican Republic (2021, 2024) Geraldo Perdomo is listed for the Dominican Republic with Reno years 2021 and 2024, showing a recent return to the Aces before earning a WBC spot. That pattern highlights Reno’s role as a staging ground for players who remain on the international radar between MLB assignments.

Kristian Robinson — Great Britain (2025) Kristian Robinson is on Great Britain’s roster with a Reno notation of 2025, a reminder that the Aces’ alumni pool spans emerging international talents as well as established names. Robinson’s placement with Great Britain points to how Triple‑A development can feed national teams outside traditional baseball powerhouses.

Alek Thomas — Mexico (2021‑24) Alek Thomas is listed for Mexico with Reno years 2021‑24, a multi‑season Aces presence that precedes his WBC selection. Thomas’ listing is a clear signal to Reno fans that long‑standing minor‑league contributors remain impactful on the international stage.

Jordan Procyshen — Canada Bullpen Catcher (2026) Jordan Procyshen is listed as Canada’s bullpen catcher with the parenthetical “(2026),” an entry that differs from the Reno‑year convention used elsewhere in the list and flags an ambiguity in the original Milb excerpt. Regardless of the formatting oddity, Procyshen’s presence on the Canadian staff is one of six Aces‑tied coaching/staff roles called out in the Reno Aces post.

Jaime Del Valle — Colombia 1B Coach (2025) Jaime Del Valle is listed as Colombia’s first‑base coach with “(2025)” following his name in the Reno Aces compilation, which the Milb excerpt otherwise used to denote Reno appearance years. His appearance on a WBC coaching staff is part of the Aces’ broader contribution to international coaching staffs, and the Reno post highlights six such connections.

Logan Allen — Canada (2024) Logan Allen is included on Canada’s roster with a Reno year of 2024, demonstrating how recent pitching depth from the Aces organization is represented in the WBC. Allen’s listing under “Formerly in the Diamondbacks Organization” reflects the team’s alumni reach beyond players currently in the D‑backs’ system.

Enrique Burgos — Panama (2015‑17) Enrique Burgos is listed for Panama with Reno years 2015‑17, a reminder that Aces alumni from earlier eras continue to turn up on international rosters. Burgos’ multi‑year Reno notation illustrates the long tail of Triple‑A development in international competition.

Dominic Canzone — Israel (2022‑23) Dominic Canzone is shown for Israel with Reno years 2022‑23, capturing how a recent Aces stint can dovetail into WBC representation for countries fielding diaspora talent. Canzone’s route exemplifies the diverse national affiliations present among Reno alumni.

Nabil Crismatt — Colombia (2023, 2025) Nabil Crismatt appears for Colombia with Reno years 2023 and 2025, showing a pattern of multiple returns to the Aces before WBC participation. Crismatt’s repeated Reno entries reinforce the Aces as a recurring stop for pitchers who remain active internationally.

Matt Davidson — Canada (2013, 2022) Matt Davidson is listed for Canada with Reno years spanning 2013 and 2022, an example of a veteran alumnus reemerging on a major international roster years after his initial Aces tenure. His inclusion is one of several that link past Reno seasons to present‑day global tournaments.

Stuart Fairchild — Chinese Taipei (2021‑22) Stuart Fairchild is shown for Chinese Taipei with Reno years 2021‑22, indicating recent Triple‑A service preceding his WBC selection. Fairchild’s listing demonstrates the cross‑Pacific reach of Aces alumni on national teams in Asia.

Didi Gregorius — Netherlands (2013‑14) Didi Gregorius is listed for the Netherlands with Reno years 2013‑14, an early Aces tenure that predates his long MLB career and now surfaces again on an international roster. Gregorius’ presence underscores how Reno alumni history can read like a map of professional progression.

Kenny Hernandez — Panama (2021) Kenny Hernandez appears for Panama with a Reno year of 2021, another instance of Reno alumni representing Central American national teams in the WBC. Hernandez’s listing contributes to the geographic breadth of Aces representation.

Joe Jacques — Italy (2024) Joe Jacques is listed for Italy with a Reno year of 2024, coupling a recent Aces assignment with WBC participation. His inclusion illustrates the ways Triple‑A rosters feed a range of European and Mediterranean national teams.

Lyle Lin — Chinese Taipei (2022) Lyle Lin is shown for Chinese Taipei with a Reno notation of 2022, part of the cluster of Aces alumni competing for Taipei in the tournament. Lin’s path from Reno into international competition reflects the WBC’s draw for players with ties to both U.S. minor leagues and overseas baseball systems.

Yoan Lopez — Cuba (2021) Yoan Lopez is listed for Cuba with Reno year 2021, representing another former Aces pitcher appearing on an international roster. Lopez’s inclusion adds to the list of Triple‑A veterans who find new platforms at the WBC.

Humberto Mejia — Panama (2022‑22) Humberto Mejia is listed for Panama with the parenthetical printed as “2022‑22,” an entry preserved exactly from the Milb excerpt and likely a typographical error that the Reno Aces post notes should be verified. His name remains part of the Reno compilation and serves as one of the entries readers will want clarified in final roster records.

Matt Mervis — Israel (2025) Matt Mervis appears for Israel with a Reno year of 2025, signaling a recent Aces stop before WBC selection. Mervis’ inclusion demonstrates how even single‑season Reno appearances can translate into international invitations.

JC Ramirez — Nicaragua (2015) JC Ramirez is shown for Nicaragua with a Reno year of 2015, an older Aces connection that remains visible on current international rosters. Ramirez’s listing is another thread linking past Triple‑A seasons to present tournaments.

Emmanuel Rivera — Puerto Rico (2023) Emmanuel Rivera is included for Puerto Rico with a Reno year of 2023, reflecting a near‑term Aces stint ahead of his WBC duties. Rivera’s presence contributes to the roster diversity coming out of Reno.

Trayce Thompson — Great Britain (2021) Trayce Thompson is listed for Great Britain with a Reno year of 2021, one of several Aces alumni on European‑affiliated teams. Thompson’s WBC role reinforces Reno’s footprint across non‑traditional baseball nations.

Edwin Uceta — Dominican Republic (2022) Edwin Uceta is listed for the Dominican Republic with a Reno year of 2022, another example of recent Triple‑A experience preceding international selection. Uceta’s placement builds on the pattern of former Aces resurfacing on high‑profile national teams.

Barry Enright — Great Britain Pitching Coach (2011‑12, 2018 as a player) Barry Enright is listed as Great Britain’s pitching coach with parentheses that read “(2011‑12, 2018 as a player),” preserving the Milb excerpt’s exact wording about his Reno ties. Enright’s role is one of the six coaching/staff entries the Reno Aces flagged on March 2, and his transition from player years in Reno to a coaching post on the WBC staff highlights the programmatic coaching pipeline.

Juan Graterol — Venezuela Bullpen Catcher (2022 as a player) Juan Graterol is recorded as Venezuela’s bullpen catcher with “(2022 as a player)” following his name in the Reno compilation, indicating his Reno affiliation and his staff role on a WBC team. Graterol’s inclusion contributes to the six Aces‑tied coaching and staff positions the team emphasized in its alumni post.

Gerardo Parra — Venezuela 1B Coach (2010 as a player) Gerardo Parra is listed as Venezuela’s first‑base coach with “(2010 as a player)” noted, another example of a former Aces position player returning to the game in a coaching capacity at the international level. Parra’s presence on a WBC staff underscores how on‑field alumni are moving into influential sideline roles.

Gil Velazquez — Mexico 1B Coach (2022 manager) Gil Velazquez is recorded as Mexico’s first‑base coach with the parenthetical “(2022 manager)” following his name in the excerpt, joining the list of Aces‑connected coaches in the WBC. Velazquez’s managerial note alongside a coaching appointment reinforces the diversity of post‑playing careers that trace back to Reno.

Coaching staff context and verification note The Reno Aces’ March 2 post explicitly states 22 current or former Aces appear across WBC rosters and that six individuals with Aces ties are serving on coaching staffs; the Milb excerpt names the six staff members above. The Milb post also included the line: “Here is the list of players who have been part of the BLC‑Nine and will be participating in the WBC with the years they appeared in Reno listed in parentheses. Players in italics are listed as reserve options for their respective team.” The provided excerpt did not preserve italics, so reserve statuses and a few ambiguous parentheticals (notably Jordan Procyshen’s “(2026)” and Humberto Mejia’s “2022‑22”) should be confirmed against the official Reno Aces release and the WBC rosters.

Local crossovers and World Series note The Reno alumni story dovetails with local World Series connections: KOLO and OurSportsCentral both reported that Tyler Heineman (Reno 2019) and Daulton Varsho (Reno 2021) appeared on the Toronto Blue Jays roster, while Anthony Banda (Reno 2016) appeared on the Los Angeles Dodgers roster. KOLO noted: “Former Ace Buddy Kennedy will also win a ring, regardless of the winner. Kennedy played for both the Blue Jays and the Dodgers in August of this season. The infielder played in two games for the Blue Jays and in seven games for the Dodgers.” Likewise, 2news reported: “Also of note, former Reno Ace Buddy Kennedy, who played for the team from 2022 to 2023, is guaranteed to receive a World Series ring this year. Kennedy appeared in two games for Toronto and seven games for Los Angeles in August, meaning no matter which team wins, he’ll walk away with championship hardware.” Those crossovers give the Reno alumni list a local, championship‑adjacent angle as the Aces prepare for their own season.

What it means for Reno and the season ahead The Reno Aces are the Triple‑A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the team’s alumni showing on 20‑team WBC rosters amplifies the Aces’ role as a talent and staff incubator. Fans can tie this international representation to the local season: the Reno Aces’ 2026 home opener is set for Friday, March 27 against the Tacoma Rainiers, and season tickets are on sale through RenoAces.com or by calling (775) 334‑7000 — a reminder that the roster pipeline seen on the WBC stage often returns to idle the Triple‑A club’s first‑pitch energy.

Conclusion Twenty‑two current or former Aces and six coaching‑staff affiliates appearing throughout the 2026 World Baseball Classic illustrate how a single Triple‑A roster can ripple across the international game. From recent Reno callups to veteran alumni and coaches, the Aces’ footprint in the WBC is a tangible marker of the club’s continued influence on baseball’s global stage.