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World Baseball Classic 2026: Byron Buxton joins Team USA roster with Aaron Judge, Paul Skenes and other MLB stars
With a few months to go before the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Team USA's roster is taking shape. After commitments from stars such as Aaron Judge and Paul Skenes, Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton and Toronto Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement became the latest players to join the squad.
They will join a star-studded group which also includes, Bryce Harper, Bobby Witt Jr. and Cal Raleigh, among many others.
With 24 players committed to the roster, here's how things are shaping up for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic
The 2026 World Baseball Classic will begin March 5 and run through March 17. Team USA will be looking for redemption after falling to Shohei Ohtani and Team Japan in the final back in 2023.
Buxton added to USA roster for his first World Baseball Classic
Twins outfielder Byron Buxton has been added to Team USA’s roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
USA Baseball announced Buxton’s participation Monday on social media. This will be his World Baseball Classic debut.
A native of Baxley, Ga., the 32-year-old joins a star-studded roster lined up to represent the United States. Aaron Judge, Gunnar Henderson, Corbin Carroll, Kyle Schwarber, Tarik Skubal, Paul Skenes and Mason Miller are among the other stars who have committed to play for Team USA at the sixth iteration of the World Baseball Classic in March.
Buxton, who has spent his entire career with the Twins after being selected by Minnesota with the second overall pick in the 2012 MLB Draft, is coming off one of his best seasons.
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MLB in brief: Byron Buxton at the World Baseball Classic | Celebration in Chicago
Byron Buxton has been added to Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic pic.twitter.com/kT1NYcSlEq
According to my sources, shortstop Rafael Lantigua has reached an agreement with the Toronto Blue Jays. It is a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. #Toros #BlueJays pic.twitter.com/t4anA9wBX3
The Cubs' addition of Alex Bregman is a “game-changer” for their championship hopes in 2026, @DavidHaugh says.
“You're talking about one of the best teams in the National League, good enough to challenge the Dodgers,” he says. “Yes, they're good enough to challenge the Dodgers.” pic.twitter.com/HkvM76ityD
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