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Team USA sends a loaded roster to this year’s World Baseball Classic as it looks to avenge its 2023 loss to Team Japan in the finals.
Although much of the roster has changed, manager Mark DeRosa is back for the second consecutive World Baseball Classic in the dugout. Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout was the team’s captain in 2023, but he is not on the roster due to insurance issues.
DeRosa named New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge captain of Team USA.
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Aaron Judge (99) and Bryce Harper (24) of Team USA pose for a photo during Team USA photo day at the Papago Sports Complex in Phoenix, Arizona on March 2, 2026. (Photos by Rob Tringali/WBCI/MLB via Getty Images)
Team USA has four MVP winners on its team: Judge is a three-time AL MVP, Bryce Harper is a two-time NL MVP, Paul Goldschmidt is an NL MVP, and Clayton Kershaw is an MVP. On the pitching staff, they have three Cy Young winners: Kershaw is a three-time NL Cy Young winner, Tarik Skubal is a two-time Cy Young winner, and Paul Skenes has won the award once.
The Team USA roster has 30 players, who have a total of 65 All-Star selections, 20 Silver Sluggers and 12 Gold Gloves.
Below is the Team USA roster, broken down by position.
Aaron Judge (99) of Team USA looks on during a training session at Papago Park Sports Complex in Phoenix, Arizona, March 2, 2026. (Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
Pitchers:
- David Bednar, Yankees
- Matthew Boyd, Chicago Cubs
- Garrett Cleavinger, Tampa Bay Rays
- Clay Holmes, New York Mets
- Griffin Jax, Tampa Bay Rays
- Brad Keller, Philadelphia Phillies
- Clayton Kershaw, last played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, retired after the 2025 season
- Nolan McLean, Mets
- Mason Miller, San Diego Padres
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Pitcher Paul Skenes (30) of Team USA throws during a training session at the Papago Park sports complex in Phoenix, Arizona, March 2, 2026. (Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
Seekers:
- Cal Raleigh, Sailors
- Will Smith, Dodgers
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Bryce Harper (24) of Team USA gestures to Kyle Schwarber (12) during a training session at the Papago Park sports complex in Phoenix, Arizona, March 2, 2026. (Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
Infielders:
- Alex Bregman, Cub Scouts
- Ernie Clement, Toronto Blue Jays
- Paul Goldschmidt, Yankees
- Bryce Harper, Phillies
- Brice Turang, Milwaukee Brewers
- Bobby Witt Jr., Royals
- Voltigeurs:
- Romain Anthony, Red Sox
- Byron Buxton, Minnesota Twins
- Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cub Scouts
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(L to R) Byron Buxton (25), Kyle Schwarber (12), Roman Anthony (3) and Aaron Judge (99) of Team USA walk from the field during a practice session at the Papago Park sports complex in Phoenix, Arizona, March 2, 2026. (Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
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