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Team USA's full 2023 World Baseball Classic roster
The United States is out to defend its crown in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, with the team's first game set for Saturday, March 11.
It's the first World Baseball Classic since 2017 due to the COVID pandemic, and Team USA has assembled its greatest group of Major League Baseball stars to date.
Managed by Mark DeRosa, the 30-man roster includes MVP winners in Mike Trout, Mookie Betts and Paul Goldschmidt (Clayton Kershaw had to drop out), and some of the game's other finest players like Nolan Arenado, Trea Turner, Tim Anderson and Pete Alonso.
The United States plays group games against Great Britain (6-2 win), Mexico (11-5 loss), Canada (12-1 win)and Colombia from March 11-15.
Here's a full look at the squad that will represent the United States in the 2023 tournament:
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Jason Adam (Rays)
Daniel Bard (Rockies)
David Bednar (Pirates)
Kyle Freeland (Rockies)
Kendall Graveman (White Sox)
Merrill Kelly (Diamondbacks)
Lance Lynn (White Sox)
Nick Martinez (Padres)
Miles Mikolas (Cardinals)
Adam Ottavino (Mets)
Ryan Pressly (As
CARY, N.C. – USA Baseball today announced the 30-man roster for the 2023 World Baseball Classic on a special two-hour MLB Tonight program on MLB Network. Team USA, and returning players Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt, will aim to defend their title with a roster of 15 pitchers and 15 position players.
The roster also features 10 USA Baseball alumni, 19 Major League Baseball All-Stars, 11 Silver Slugger Award recipients, seven World Series Champions, four Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners, four MLB Most Valuable Players, four Batting Title champions, three Rookies of the Year, and one Cy Young Award winner.
“We are looking forward to getting this incredible group of players together in Phoenix next month,” said Team USA General Manager Tony Reagins. “The commitment they have made to represent their country and defend Team USA’s title is something that we don’t take for granted.”
“I can make the argument that this is the greatest collection of American players that will share a clubhouse and represent their country,” said 2023 Team USA Manager Mark DeRosa. “March 11 can’t come quick enough.”
“Using the word impressive to describe the collection of talent and accolade
Daikin Park and loanDepot Park will also host the quarterfinals, while both the semifinals and finals will take place at loanDepot Park.
Pool Play
| Pool | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Pool A | Mar. 6-11, 2026 | Hiram Bithorn Stadium, San Juan |
| Pool B | Mar. 6-11, 2026 | Daikin Park, Houston |
| Pool C | Mar. 5-10, 2026 | Tokyo Dome, Tokyo |
| Pool D | Mar. 6-11, 2026 | loanDepot Park, Miami |
Knockout Rounds
| Round | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Quarterfinals: Pool A Runner-Up vs. Pool B Winner | Mar. 13, 2026 | Daikin Park, Houston |
| Quarterfinals: Pool C Runner-Up vs. Pool D Winner | Mar. 13, 2026 | loanDepot Park, Miami |
| Quarterfinals: Pool B Runner-Up vs. Pool A Winner | Mar. 14, 2026 | Daikin Park, Houston |
| Quarterfinals: Pool D Runner-Up vs. Pool C Winner | Mar. 14, 2026 | loanDepot Park, Miami |
| Semifinals | Mar. 15, 2026 | loanDepot Park, Miami |
| Semifinals | Mar. 16, 2026 | loanDepot Park, Miami |
| Finals | Mar. 17, 2026 | loanDepot Park, Miami |
World Baseball Classic Teams in 2026: The Full Lineup
Of the 20 countries competing in the 2026 WBC, 16 automatically qualified by finishing among the uppermost four in their pool in the 2023 WBC. Those 16 countries are Japan, USA
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Early Preview: USA’s Potential 2026 WBC Lineup
As we enter 2025, we are just one year away from the sixth edition of the World Baseball Classic. Let’s look at what a potential lineup could look like for the United States.
- Bobby Witt Jr. SS
- Mookie Betts 2B
- Aaron Judge RF
- Bryce Harper 1B
- Mike Trout CF
- Kyle Schwarber DH
- Kyle Tucker LF
- Will Smith C
- Gunnar Henderson 3B
There could be several options for this team regarding the hot corner. Nolan Arenado will be 35 years old at the start of 2026, and Matt Chapman will be 33. Both players could be featured on the roster, and depending on pitching matchups, they could easily platoon with Gunnar Henderson at third base. It would also be intriguing to see Jackson Merrill, Adley Rustchman, Dylan Crews, and Roman Anthony land spots on the bench.
As for their starting rotation, it would be thrilling to see Paul Skenes don the red, white, and blue in the USA’s opening game of the World Baseball Classic. The first overall pick of the 2023 MLB Draft certainly made a statement in his rookie season, winnin