As the Los Angeles Dodgers press ahead with their Cactus League schedule, several players are on the verge of leaving camp to participate in the 2017 World Baseball Classic. Ike Davis (Israel) was the first departure.
To follow are Rob Segedin (Italy) on Sunday, March, 5, Kiké Hernandez (Puerto Rico) and the Mexican trio, Adrian Gonzalez, Sergio Romo and Alex Verdugo, on Monday, March 6. Gonzalez’s availability for the WBC was once in question as he reported to Camelback Ranch with tennis elbow (right).
After multiple weeks of inactivity, the veteran first baseman made a steady recovery and is on track to participate in the international tournament.