Overview
- MLB Network will air a 90-minute roster special on Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. ET, with streaming on MLB.com, MLB.TV and the MLB App.
- Siera Santos will host alongside Chris Young and Jon Morosi, with Lauren Shehadi conducting an interview segment with Team USA stars.
- Team USA is expected to feature headline names such as Aaron Judge, Bryce Harper, Paul Skenes and Clayton Kershaw, though final spots will be confirmed at the broadcast.
- Mike Trout has yet to commit to Team USA, with manager Mark DeRosa saying the three-time MVP remains in consideration.
- Late changes include withdrawals by Bo Bichette (Brazil), Jonah Tong (Canada) and Jose Altuve (Venezuela), while Japan’s group includes Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and the tournament runs March 5–17 with the title game in Miami on March 17.