{"id":18399,"date":"2026-03-24T16:07:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T23:07:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/?p=18399"},"modified":"2026-03-24T16:07:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T23:07:14","slug":"biggest-stock-risers-from-wbc-as-opening-day-approaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/2026\/03\/24\/biggest-stock-risers-from-wbc-as-opening-day-approaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Biggest Winners from the WBC Heading Into 2026 MLB Opening Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The 2026 World Baseball Classic is already one week old, but with the 2026 MLB season starting Wednesday, these players are carrying momentum from the WBC into Opening Day. Although none of them were able to win it all, these five MLB players are on the rise after the WBC.<\/p>\n<div class=\"getty embed image\"><\/div>\n<h2>Owen Caissie<\/h2>\n<p><a id=\"QQjy7gEfT3lhzoddeJPdaQ\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2265509281\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'QQjy7gEfT3lhzoddeJPdaQ',sig:'p848SaUTBaVsnUMn4mQfm42XgLIN2tjsTj6Z9Qbytgs=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2265509281',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><br \/>\nThe prized acquisition of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/cabreed02.shtml\">Edward Cabrera<\/a> trade, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/caissow01.shtml\">Owen Caissie<\/a> proved his worth in the 2026 WBC. In five games, Caissie hit .412 with a 1.241 OPS. He also delivered five RBI, two of which came in Team Canada\u2019s final game of pool play against Cuba in a 7-2 victory. That win helped Team Canada claim first place in Pool A.<\/p>\n<p>2025 saw Caissie hit .192 with 11 strikeouts in 12 games. However, his impressive WBC performance could be a sign of things to come in 2026, especially with <a href=\"http:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/category\/marlins\">Miami Marlins<\/a> outfielder <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/stoweky01.shtml\">Kyle Stowers<\/a> out to start the year.<\/p>\n<div class=\"getty embed image\"><\/div>\n<h2>Aaron Nola<\/h2>\n<p><a id=\"dj2iD3GxR0pVJARqi84bDw\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2266029841\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'dj2iD3GxR0pVJARqi84bDw',sig:'yxHgzsugX11VTmR-Ws04nqss8BlcMthtE2PCv5OmXso=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2266029841',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><br \/>\nThe <a href=\"http:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/category\/phillies\">Philadelphia Phillies<\/a> will be without starting pitcher <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/w\/wheelza01.shtml\">Zack Wheeler<\/a> to begin the 2026 season, so <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/n\/nolaaa01.shtml\">Aaron Nola<\/a> will be asked to take the mound for Opening Day. Thankfully, his WBC performance offered hope for the coming year.<\/p>\n<p>Nola impressed in his two WBC starts. In the final game of pool play, Nola threw five shutout innings with five strikeouts to help Team Italy to a 9-1 victory over Team Mexico.<\/p>\n<p>In the semifinals, Nola allowed one run in four innings, striking out three batters in the process. Team Italy eventually lost to Team Venezuela 4-2, but it wasn\u2019t the fault of Nola. He looks ready to rebound after an uneven 2025 season.<\/p>\n<h2>Roman Anthony<\/h2>\n<p><a id=\"PuGMovb8QiZAJyMZgOFJfA\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2266737053\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'PuGMovb8QiZAJyMZgOFJfA',sig:'to9sq0GNNS0Dn3Fxxmhk9zSzBjcDFqi_GnpnwRMiBV4=',w:'594px',h:'415px',items:'2266737053',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><br \/>\nThe lights were never too bright for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/a\/anthoro01.shtml\">Roman Anthony<\/a>. Despite being 21 years old, Anthony played like a veteran from start to finish in the WBC. His seven RBI led Team USA, and he delivered one of the largest swings of the entire tournament.<\/p>\n<p>With Team USA and Team Dominican Republic tied 1-1 in the fourth inning of their quarterfinals matchup, Anthony launched a home run 421 feet into center field. Team USA would hold that 2-1 advantage to the end, sending them to the WBC Championship.<\/p>\n<div class=\"getty embed image\"><\/div>\n<h2>Jac Caglianone<\/h2>\n<p><a id=\"MoY1Y1lEQHlHkK4BOsvOmQ\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2265869760\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'MoY1Y1lEQHlHkK4BOsvOmQ',sig:'g_ajPixOnsihoU-RJ_DZDw2b7B3BEF-ZUrwCRu2LSeM=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2265869760',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><br \/>\nIt was a small sample size, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/caglija01.shtml\">Jac Caglianone<\/a> was impressive in the 2026 WBC. In 14 at-bats, the 2024 first-round pick hit .286 with four RBI and a 1.071 OPS. More importantly, he exuded great plate vision by drawing five walks. Caglianone will look to rebound after a rough rookie season, so his performance for Team Italy was a step in the right direction.<\/p>\n<h2>Austin Wells<\/h2>\n<p><a id=\"uk9IGligROtLEiTZE2mZDA\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2266727688\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'uk9IGligROtLEiTZE2mZDA',sig:'uT14m213xKpM_9RSH-uiTt_4VjtY07eBfjlyBiBLuMc=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2266727688',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><br \/>\n2026 isn\u2019t a make-or-break year for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/w\/wellsau01.shtml\">Austin Wells<\/a>, but the <a href=\"http:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/category\/yankees\">New York Yankees<\/a> would love to see more offensive production from their starting catcher. The WBC offered hope for Yankee fans, as Wells posted a 1.086 OPS with five RBI in as many games. He also hit two home runs, one being a three-run walk-off shot in Team Dominican Republic\u2019s 10-0 mercy rule victory over Team Korea.<\/p>\n<p>Wells has never posted an OPS above .750 in his major league career. He won\u2019t sustain his WBC numbers for an entire season, but if he can perform anywhere near them, it would bode well for his 2026 campaign.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Main Photo:<br \/>\n<a id=\"rMbH4V49Q29fb8bn829kXg\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2266385584\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'rMbH4V49Q29fb8bn829kXg',sig:'yQR8SaEtLwoka3c70uChTslSTd_rRxRxejaiij5e85o=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2266385584',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2026 World Baseball Classic is already one week old, but with the 2026 MLB season starting Wednesday, these players are carrying momentum from the WBC into Opening Day. 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