Team USA 2026 World Baseball Classic Roster: Stacked with MLB Stars, Including Retired Legend Clayton Kershaw.
The official 30-man roster for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic was finalized on February 5, 2026. Managed by Mark DeRosa, the squad features 22 MLB All-Stars and is captained by Aaron Judge. Notable additions include reigning Cy Young winners Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes, as well as future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw, who is coming out of retirement for the tournament.
The latest additions—Clayton Kershaw (retired Dodgers ace, making his WBC debut) and Alex Bregman (new Cubs third baseman)—bolster an already elite group. Kershaw, who retired after the 2025 season but will pitch in a limited bullpen role ("throwing just enough for 10 days"), joins reigning Cy Young winners Tarik Skubal (Tigers) and Paul Skenes (Pirates) on the mound.
Here are some powerful visuals of key players in action:
Aaron Judge, the three-time MVP and Team USA captain (first committed in April 2025):
Clayton Kershaw, the retired three-time Cy Young winner returning for one last competitive outing:
Bryce Harper, making his senior WBC debut (previously represented USA in juniors):
Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes, the Cy Young aces leading the rotation:
Team USA 2026 World Baseball Classic Roster
Pitchers
David Bednar
Matthew Boyd
Garrett Cleavinger
Clay Holmes
Griffin Jax
Brad Keller
Clayton Kershaw
Nolan McLean
Mason Miller
Joe Ryan
Paul Skenes
Tarik Skubal
Gabe Speier
Michael Wacha
Logan Webb
Garrett Whitlock
Catchers
Cal Raleigh
Will Smith
Infielders
Alex Bregman
Ernie Clement
Paul Goldschmidt
Bryce Harper
Gunnar Henderson
Brice Turang
Bobby Witt Jr.
Outfielders
Byron Buxton
Corbin Carroll
Pete Crow-Armstrong
Aaron Judge
Designated Hitter
Kyle Schwarber
Managers and Coaches
Mark DeRosa (Manager)
Michael Young (Bench Coach)
Freddy Gonzalez (Assistant Coach)
Brian McCann (Assistant Coach)
Sean Casey (Hitting Coach)
Matt Holliday (Hitting Coach)
Andy Pettitte (Pitching Coach)
George Lombard (First Base Coach)
Dino Ebel (Third Base Coach)
David Ross (Bullpen Coach)
Jason Brown (Bullpen Catcher)
Jordan Comadena (Bullpen Catcher)
Ali Modami (Batting Practice Pitcher)
Team USA 2026 World Baseball Classic Schedule
Pool Play – Daikin Park, Houston
March 6: vs. Brazil
March 7: vs. Great Britain
March 9: vs. Mexico
March 10: vs. Italy
Knockout Stage
March 13/14: Quarterfinals (Houston)
March 15/16: Semifinals (Miami)
March 17: Championship Final (Miami)
Team USA opens Pool B play on March 6 in Houston (Daikin Park) against Great Britain, Mexico, and Italy. Quarterfinals are March 13-14 (Houston/Miami), with semifinals and the March 17 championship in Miami's loanDepot Park.
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