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Team USA sends 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 consecutive World Baseball Classic. Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout was the team’s captain in 2023, but is not on the roster due to insurance issues.
DeRosa named New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge as Team USA captain.
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Team USA’s Aaron Judge (99) and Bryce Harper (24) 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 its team: Judge is a three-time American League 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 has won the National League Cy Young three times, Tarik Skubal has won the Cy Young twice, and Paul Skenes has won the award once.
Team USA’s roster has 30 players, combining for 65 All-Star selections, 20 Silver Sluggers and 12 Gold Gloves.
Below is Team USA’s roster, broken down by position.
Aaron Judge (99) of Team USA watches during training at the Papago Park Sports Complex in Phoenix, Arizona, on March 2, 2026. (Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
Launchers:
- 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 workout at the Papago Park Sports Complex in Phoenix, Arizona, on March 2, 2026. (Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
Receivers:
- Cal Raleigh, Sailors
- Will Smith, Dodgers
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Team USA’s Bryce Harper (24) gestures to Kyle Schwarber (12) during a workout at the 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
- Gardeners:
- Roman Anthony, Red Sox
- Byron Buxton, Minnesota Twins
- Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cubs
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(L-R) Byron Buxton (25), Kyle Schwarber (12), Roman Anthony (3) and Aaron Judge (99) of Team USA walk from the field during training at the Papago Park Sports Complex in Phoenix, Arizona, on March 2, 2026. (Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
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