Team USA Boasts Stacked Roster for World Baseball Classic

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong and Alex Bregman excited to represent the United States

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The United States roster for the upcoming World Baseball Classic is stacked with All-Stars and award winners, including Yankees superstar Aaron Judge, Royals phenom Bobby Witt Jr., and new Cubs star Alex Bregman. Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is thrilled to be part of the talented Team USA squad, saying "I mean, how can you put together a better roster than what we've got?" Bregman, who is returning to the WBC after missing the 2023 tournament due to injury, is honored to represent his country again and looking forward to playing alongside Crow-Armstrong and other top players from across MLB.

Why it matters

The World Baseball Classic is a prestigious international baseball tournament that features the best players from around the world competing for their home countries. Team USA's stacked roster, featuring some of the biggest names in the sport, makes them a favorite to win the 2026 tournament and defend their 2017 title.

The details

The United States' outfield will include Yankees star Aaron Judge, while the lineup also features Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber. The pitching staff is led by Tigers ace Tarik Skubal and Pirates prospect Paul Skenes. Eight players from the Cubs' 40-man roster, including Crow-Armstrong, Bregman, and lefty Matthew Boyd, will be representing Team USA in the tournament.

  • The 2026 World Baseball Classic is scheduled to begin on March 6.
  • Team USA players will depart Cubs spring training camp later this month to prepare for the tournament.

The players

Pete Crow-Armstrong

A Cubs outfielder who is excited to be part of the talented Team USA roster for the World Baseball Classic.

Alex Bregman

The new Cubs star is honored to represent the United States in the WBC again after missing the 2023 tournament due to injury.

Aaron Judge

The Yankees superstar is part of the stacked Team USA outfield.

Bobby Witt Jr.

The Royals' young phenom will be in the Team USA lineup.

Tarik Skubal

The Tigers ace is leading the Team USA pitching staff.

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What they’re saying

“I mean, how can you put together a better roster than what we've got? I'm so freakin' stoked. I don't know what I'm supposed to do. I feel like everybody's going to do the work for me. I've just got to go play defense. That's my job. I'm just there to go track it down and catch it.”

— Pete Crow-Armstrong (mlb.com)

“It's an honor to represent your country. I've been able to do it five times before this [including as an amateur], and to be able to do it again with this group of players, it's going to be very special. And I'm also looking forward to playing with guys like PCA and Boyd over there, and looking forward to furthering our relationship.”

— Alex Bregman (mlb.com)

What’s next

Team USA will depart Chicago's spring training camp later this month to prepare for the start of the World Baseball Classic on March 6.

The takeaway

The stacked Team USA roster, featuring some of the biggest stars in baseball, makes them a favorite to win the 2026 World Baseball Classic and defend their 2017 title. The opportunity to represent their country and play alongside the best players in the sport is an honor that the Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong and Alex Bregman are thrilled to be a part of.