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Veteran Axford Set for Team Canada's WBC Return
4 Feb
Summary
- John Axford could represent Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic.
- Axford previously played for Canada in the 2013 and 2023 WBCs.
- Freddie Freeman will not play for Canada due to personal reasons.
Veteran pitcher John Axford is reportedly in line to represent Team Canada at the upcoming World Baseball Classic. This potential appearance marks another chapter for Axford, who has previously suited up for Canada in the 2013 and 2023 editions of the tournament. His 2023 performance included a scoreless inning in his sole appearance.
Axford, whose MLB career spanned 11 years and included stints with seven other teams, has maintained a 3.90 ERA with 144 saves. He also briefly played for the Dodgers in 2018 after being acquired via trade, though his time was limited by injury.
Meanwhile, Freddie Freeman, a prominent Canadian player and former Dodger, has stated he will not participate in the upcoming WBC due to personal matters. Freeman had previously played for Canada in the last two WBC tournaments but did not achieve significant offensive success.
