Overview
- Manager Mark DeRosa and GM Mike Hill announced Carroll and Crow-Armstrong on stage at the MLB Awards, presenting each with a Team USA jersey.
- Aaron Judge serves as captain on a roster that also features Paul Skenes, Cal Raleigh and Bobby Witt Jr., with additional commitments expected this winter.
- Team USA will compete in Pool B in Houston against Mexico, Great Britain, Brazil and Italy from March 5–17, with the championship game set for March 17 at Miami’s loanDepot Park.
- DeRosa returns as manager with a veteran staff that includes David Ross as bullpen coach, Andy Pettitte overseeing pitching and Matt Holliday guiding hitters.
- Crow-Armstrong’s 2025 included an All-Star start, a Gold Glove and a 31–35 season, while Carroll delivered 31 homers, 17 triples and All-MLB Second Team honors.