The star-studded group is headlined by reigning back-to-back AL MVP Aaron Judge and NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes. It also includes Clayton Kershaw, who announced his retirement at the end of the 2025 season but will make one last appearance in the WBC.

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Starting pitcher Michael Wacha on Thursday was named to the United States’ squad. He will join teammate Bobby Witt Jr. in representing America on the global stage. Witt, who announced his intent to take part last season, headline Team USA alongside the Yankees’ Aaron Judge and Pirates’ Paul Skenes.

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