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World Baseball Classic: List Of MLB Players Representing Team USA

Originally posted on Total Pro Sports | By Heena Singh | Last updated Mar 3, 2026 1:32 PM ET

Team USA is rolling into the 2026 World Baseball Classic with zero interest in playing it safe. While the MLB spring training continues, this roster is loud. Power bats, electric arms, MVP hardware – it’s all here. The 30-man squad is captained by Aaron Judge, and they’re here to win it all.

Managed by Mark DeRosa, the group blends postseason-tested veterans with rising stars who’ve already made MLB look easy. The pitching staff alone is headline material, featuring reigning Cy Young winners Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes, who sent out a clear warning to opponents. Pool B play opens March 6 in Houston against Brazil, and on paper, Team USA looks built for a deep, statement-making run.

World Baseball Classic: 2026 Team USA MLB Roster

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Catchers

Cal Raleigh (Seattle Mariners)
Will Smith (Los Angeles Dodgers)

Infielders

Alex Bregman (Chicago Cubs)
Paul Goldschmidt (Free Agent)
Bryce Harper (Philadelphia Phillies)
Gunnar Henderson (Baltimore Orioles)
Brice Turang (Milwaukee Brewers)
Bobby Witt Jr. (Kansas City Royals)
Ernie Clement (Toronto Blue Jays)

Outfielders

Aaron Judge (C) (New York Yankees)
Byron Buxton (Minnesota Twins)
Pete Crow-Armstrong (Chicago Cubs)
Roman Anthony (Boston Red Sox)
Corbin Carroll (Arizona Diamondbacks)

Designated Hitter

Kyle Schwarber (Philadelphia Phillies)

World Baseball Classic Pitching Staff From The MLB

Tarik Skubal (Image Credits: Imagn)

Starting Pitchers

Paul Skenes ( Pittsburgh Pirates)
Tarik Skubal (Detroit Tigers)
Logan Webb ( San Francisco Giants)
Nolan McLean ( New York Mets)
Clayton Kershaw (Retired – Dodgers)
Matthew Boyd (Chicago Cubs)
Michael Wacha (Kansas City Royals)

Relief Pitchers

Mason Miller (San Diego Padres)
David Bednar (New York Yankees)
Clay Holmes (New York Mets)
Griffin Jax ( Tampa Bay Rays)
Garrett Whitlock (Boston Red Sox)
Garrett Cleavinger (Tampa Bay Rays)
Gabe Speier (Seattle Mariners)
Brad Keller (Philadelphia Phillies)
Ryan Yarbrough (New York Yankees)

There are already a few wrinkles. Corbin Carroll dealt with injury concerns entering camp, while Roman Anthony and Ryan Yarbrough emerged as key additions. And yes, Clayton Kershaw stepping out of retirement just to wear USA across his chest adds a little extra storyline juice.

Top to bottom, this squad has power, depth, and October DNA. The rest of the field has officially been put on notice.

This article first appeared on Total Pro Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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