You'd swear that the Team USA roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic is being assembled by the vengeful spirit of Mike Trout for one purpose: to ensure it doesn't come down to the last at-bat.

Until Team USA names its official roster, there will be plenty of mock-ups and debates about what the best version of the team could be. And this time, there is even more excitement because it’s for the NHL’s return to the Olympics for the first time since 2014.

The 2026 World Baseball Classic is set to take place in March before next season's opening day, and the roster is starting to shape up quite nicely.

Angel Reese’s appearance at Team USA training camp alongside Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers sparked mixed reactions online.

Mets starting pitchers Clay Holmes and Nolan McLean will both pitch in the World Baseball Classic for Team USA next spring.

The closer, who came over to the Yankees from the Pittsburgh Pirates at this year's trade deadline to shore up the bullpen and effectively replace former closer Devin Williams, becomes the second Yankee to commit to the team. Bednar has pitcher for Team USA once before, in 2023.

Having already loaded up on position players, Team USA is starting to fill out its pitching staff for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.