Giants' Webb Shines in Final Spring Outing Before Joining Team USA

Webb to face Giants in exhibition ahead of World Baseball Classic

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb had a strong final Cactus League appearance before joining Team USA for the World Baseball Classic, allowing one run over three innings with three strikeouts. Webb will relocate from the Giants' dugout to the visitor's dugout when he faces his teammates in an exhibition game on Tuesday before the tournament begins.

Why it matters

Webb is one of several Giants players representing Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, which will provide a high-level international competition for the players ahead of the MLB season. The exhibition game against the Giants will give Webb a chance to face his teammates before the tournament starts.

The details

Webb was efficient in his outing, throwing 38 pitches, and went to the bullpen afterward to throw an additional 15 pitches to get in more work. Team USA manager Mark DeRosa has not yet announced if Webb will start the team's first pool-play game against Brazil on Friday. Webb said he'll be in the Giants' clubhouse on Tuesday morning before joining Team USA.

  • Webb made his final Cactus League appearance before joining Team USA on March 1, 2026.
  • Team USA will face the Giants in an exhibition game on Tuesday, March 4, 2026.
  • Team USA's first pool-play game against Brazil is on Friday, March 7, 2026.

The players

Logan Webb

A two-time All-Star pitcher for the San Francisco Giants who is joining Team USA for the World Baseball Classic.

Mark DeRosa

The manager of Team USA for the World Baseball Classic.

Blade Tidwell

A 24-year-old Giants pitcher who is making a case to make the team's Opening Day roster as a reliever.

Aaron Judge

A star player on Team USA's roster for the World Baseball Classic.

Bobby Witt Jr.

A star player on Team USA's roster for the World Baseball Classic.

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What they’re saying

“I definitely think there were some good nerves today, maybe knowing that I'm going to go pitch for Team USA. Maybe that was in the back of my mind, but yeah, felt much-needed today. That was a good one to get out.”

— Logan Webb (eastbaytimes.com)

“I think it'll be easier to talk trash to Gresh than Webby. … It'll be fun and it'll be good to put some guys in our dugout in a position where they absolutely know they're competing against the best.”

— Tony Vitello, Giants manager (eastbaytimes.com)

“He's done really well so far. I think everyone in here is pretty excited about him. It'll be fun to watch him pitch against some of the best in the world. I don't know who's throwing for Team USA in that game, but I'm sure it'll be a fun little matchup.”

— Logan Webb (eastbaytimes.com)

What’s next

Team USA will face the Giants in an exhibition game on Tuesday, March 4, 2026, ahead of the start of the World Baseball Classic.

The takeaway

Webb's strong performance in his final spring training outing before joining Team USA is an encouraging sign for the Giants, who will be rooting for their star pitcher to succeed on the international stage while also looking forward to facing him in the exhibition game.