Titans Well-Represented at Copa América

Ottawa, ON – Baseball Canada named its roster for the upcoming WBSC Copa América on Tuesday.

The tournament will take place from November 13-17 in La Chorrera, Panama. The Copa América consists of 12 nations across two groups.

Canada will play in Group B with host Panama, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Brazil, and Argentina, seeking to become one of the four nations to earn a berth in the 2027 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru.

The announced roster consists of several players from the 2025 Titans’ squad. Starting pitcher and Ottawa resident Evan Grills, along with relief pitcher Brandon Marklund, headline the recent members of the team on the Canadian pitching staff, while outfielder Jake Sanford represents the team in the field and at the plate.

The roster also features infielder David Mendham (2023), who previously suited up in Ottawa. Ottawa/Gatineau resident Phillippe Aumont also headlines the Canadian pitching staff.

Canada’s tournament begins on November 13 against the host nation, Panama. Prior to the tournament, the team will host a three-day training camp in Dunedin, Florida, at the Toronto Blue Jays’ Player Development Complex from November 7-10.

Group A for the WBSC Copa América consists of nations already qualified for the 2027 games and features Cuba, Curaçao, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.

The Ottawa Titans will open the 2026 season on Friday, May 8, at 7:00 p.m., hosting the Québec Capitales at Ottawa Stadium.

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