United States 2023 World Baseball Classic Roster

Image credit: Mike Trout (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Team USA will defend its World Baseball Classic title with a star-studded roster.

The United States announced its 2023 WBC roster on Thursday, led by three-time American League MVP and team captain Mike Trout. This marks the first time Trout will participate in the WBC in his career.

Trout will be joined by reigning National League MVP Paul Goldschmidt, Mookie Betts, Nolan Arenado, Pete Alonso, J.T. Realmuto, Trea Turner and Tim Anderson, among others, in arguably the tournament’s best lineup.

Veteran righthanders Adam Wainwright and Lance Lynn headline the starting rotation, while veteran closers Daniel Bard and Ryan Pressly join young standouts David Bednar and Devin Williams to lead the bullpen.

The team will be managed by former major league infielder Mark DeRosa.

Update: Dodgers lefthander Clayton Kershaw and Yankees lefthander Nestor Cortes have pulled out of the tournament and been removed from the roster. They have been replaced by Padres righthander Nick Martinez and Rockies lefthander Kyle Freeland.

PITCHERS (15)  
Jason Adam Tampa Bay Rays
Daniel Bard Colorado Rockies
David Bednar Pittsburgh Pirates
Kyle Freeland Colorado Rockies
Kendall Graveman Chicago White Sox
Merrill Kelly Arizona Diamondbacks
Lance Lynn Chicago White Sox
Nick Martinez San Diego Padres
Miles Mikolas St. Louis Cardinals
Adam Ottavino New York Mets
Ryan Pressly Houston Astros
Brooks Raley Tampa Bay Rays
Brady Singer Kansas City Royals
Adam Wainwright St. Louis Cardinals
Devin Williams Milwaukee Brewers
CATCHERS (3)  
Kyle Higashioka New York Yankees
J.T. Realmuto Philadelphia Phillies
Will Smith Los Angeles Dodgers
INFIELDERS (7)  
Pete Alonso New York Mets
Tim Anderson Chicago White Sox
Nolan Arenado St. Louis Cardinals
Paul Goldschmidt St. Louis Cardinals
Jeff McNeil New York Mets
Trea Turner Philadelphia Phillies
Bobby Witt Jr. Kansas City Royals
OUTFIELDERS (5)  
Mookie Betts Los Angeles Doodgers
Cedric Mullins Baltimore Orioles
Kyle Schwarber Philadelphia Phillies
Mike Trout Los Angeles Angels
Kyle Tucker Houston Astros

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