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Team USA is sending a loaded roster to this year’s World Baseball Classic as they look to avenge their 2023 loss to Team Japan in the finals.
While much of the roster has changed, manager Mark DeRosa returns to the dugout for the second World Baseball Classic. 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 as Team USA’s captain.
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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. (Rob Tringali/WBCI/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
Team USA has four MVP winners on their roster: Dommer is a three-time AL MVP, Bryce Harper a two-time NL MVP, Paul Goldschmidt an NL MVP and Clayton Kershaw an MVP. On the pitching staff, they have three Cy Young winners: Kershaw is a three-time NL Cy Young winner, Tarik Skubal a two-time Cy Young winner and Paul Skenes has won the award once.
Team USA’s roster has 30 players who combine for 65 All-Star selections, 20 Silver Sluggers and 12 Gold Gloves.
Below is Team USA’s roster, broken down by position.
Team USA’s Aaron Judge (99) looks on during a practice at Papago Park Sports Complex in Phoenix, Arizona on 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, who 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 practice at Papago Park Sports Complex in Phoenix, Arizona on March 2, 2026. (Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
Prisoners:
- Cal Raleigh, sailors
- Will Smith, Dodgers
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Bryce Harper (24) of Team USA gestures to Kyle Schwarber (12) during a practice at Papago Park Sports Complex in Phoenix, Arizona on March 2, 2026. (Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
Infielders:
- Alex Bregman, Cubs
- Ernie Clement, Toronto Blue Jays
- Paul Goldschmidt, Yankees
- Bryce Harper, Phillies
- Brice Turang, Milwaukee Brewers
- Bobby Witt Jr., Royals
- Outfield players:
- Roman Anthony, Redstockings
- Byron Buxton, Minnesota Twins
- Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cubs
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(L-R) Team USA’s Byron Buxton (25), Kyle Schwarber (12), Roman Anthony (3) and Aaron Judge (99) walk off the field during a practice at Papago Park Sports Complex in Phoenix, Arizona on March 2, 2026. (Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
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