"Logan Webb couldn't hide his grin. In the leadup to the World Baseball Classic, the Giants will welcome Webb and Team USA for an exhibition at Scottsdale Stadium. With nothing on the line, who better to face the likes of Willy Adames, Matt Chapman, Rafael Devers and Bryce Eldridge than Webb? That matchup won't be in the cards. While Webb declined to say when he's scheduled to pitch for Team USA, he did share that he won't toe the slab against his teammates."
"Though it's not for a lack of trying. I wanted to, though, Webb said with a smile. The Giants' ace will cross off a bucket list item when he dons the red, white and blue and participates in the World Baseball Classic in March as the United States seeks its second title. Webb wanted to participate in 2023, but those plans fell through as he negotiated a five-year, $90 million extension."
Logan Webb will participate in the World Baseball Classic in March and will not pitch against his Giants teammates in the Scottsdale Stadium exhibition. Webb will make several starts for the Giants when Cactus League play begins Feb. 21 before Team USA begins tournament play in Houston on March 6. Webb wanted to join the 2023 tournament but did not after negotiating a five-year, $90 million extension. The Giants are uneasy about Webb's participation because he anchors a rotation with question marks and the competitive tournament could disrupt his meticulous preseason ramp-up. Webb has been one of baseball's most durable starters over the last five seasons.
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