One of the best pitchers on the planet is going to be representing his country in next year’s World Baseball Classic. Pirates stud Paul Skenes announced on MLB Network on Tuesday that he will be participating in the 2026 WBC for the United States,

Paul Skenes will join Aaron Judge on Team USA at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The Pittsburgh Pirates star confirmed on MLB Network's MLB Central he will pitch for the U.S. in the international tournament.

A number of MLB stars, including Aaron Judge and Paul Skenes, have already committed to play in the 2026 tournament. Former player Mark DeRosa will manage arguably the best lineup in the world as 20 countries square off in baseball's premier international competition.