Overview
- MLB and USA Baseball announced the additions during the league’s awards show, where manager Mark DeRosa and Team USA GM Mike Hill welcomed both outfielders on stage.
- Judge has been named captain, with Paul Skenes, Cal Raleigh and Bobby Witt Jr. also confirmed for the roster as final spots continue to be filled.
- Crow-Armstrong is coming off a breakout 2025 featuring an All-Star start, a Gold Glove, All-MLB Second Team honors and a 31-homer, 35-steal season worth 6.0 WAR.
- Team USA’s staff is set with DeRosa managing and David Ross, Andy Pettitte and Matt Holliday overseeing the bullpen, pitching and hitting units.
- The World Baseball Classic opens in early March 2026 and concludes with the championship on March 17 at loanDepot Park in Miami.