WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC: POOL A - COLOMBIA VS CANADA

March 7, 2026

Michael Arroyo

Hiram Bithorn Stadium

Team Colombia

Pregame Press Conference

Q. How is the team feeling after last night? You get some rest, ready to go today?

MICHAEL ARROYO: Each of the players are prepared and ready for each game. We always have a positive mentality and competitive mindset to battle every at-bat and every situation.

Q. To share the clubhouse with your brother, what does that mean for you? When there are errors, do you suffer twice, and when there is excitement, it's double?

MICHAEL ARROYO: It's always dream come true to be with our brothers, next to each other at all times, in every situation in this game. I think it's really exciting to have them next to me. It does give me a lot of confidence.

Q. At this time you and Dayan Frias have become the face of the future Colombia baseball. Is that a little bit of pressure in such an important event like the Baseball Classic?

MICHAEL ARROYO: I don't think so. I think that the more pressure you have, the less you do. If you feel confident, your body moves better. It's just to keep on working and doing the best that you can for Colombia.