"Buxton and Clement will be participating in the event for the first time. They join a star-studded group that already includes New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge, Seattle Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh and Philadelphia Phillies MVP Bryce Harper. Buxton appeared in 126 games for the Twins last season, hitting .264/.327/.551 with 21 doubles, seven triples, 35 home runs, 83 RBI and 24 stolen bases."
"With the additions of Buxton and Clement, the Team USA roster now stands at 24 players. That leaves only six available spots, which should be filled in the coming weeks. The United States will play in Pool B for the 2026 WBC, which is scheduled for March 5-17, 2026. Team USA is looking to bounce back after losing to Japan in the 2023 championship game."
Byron Buxton and Ernie Clement were added to the Team USA roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, marking first-time WBC appearances for both players. They join Aaron Judge, Cal Raleigh and Bryce Harper on the roster. Buxton appeared in 126 games for the Twins last season, hitting .264/.327/.551 with 21 doubles, seven triples, 35 home runs, 83 RBI and 24 stolen bases. Clement posted a .717 on-base plus slugging in 157 games for the Blue Jays and produced a .411 batting average with a postseason-record 30 hits during the World Series run. The roster now holds 24 players with six spots available; the United States will play Pool B March 5-17, 2026, under manager Mark DeRosa.
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