Overview
- Aaron Judge is confirmed to captain Team USA at the World Baseball Classic, with games scheduled for March 5–17.
- On YES Network, Aaron Boone voiced enthusiasm for Judge’s participation and said the Yankees will work to keep players in the best possible condition.
- Reported commitments point to a star-laden Team USA group, including Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Gunnar Henderson, Bobby Witt Jr. and Cal Raleigh, with pitchers Tarik Skubal, Paul Skenes and Joe Ryan among those expected.
- Boone acknowledged early-season intensity carries some risk, a concern shaped in part by notable 2023 WBC injuries such as Edwin Díaz’s knee injury.
- Yankees closer David Bednar has committed to Team USA, and teammates like José Caballero, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Fernando Cruz and Austin Wells are candidates to represent their countries.