NL Cy Young Winner Paul Skenes Confirmed for Team USA's 2026 WBC Roster

Pittsburgh Pirates' NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes has been confirmed as a key member of the United States pitching staff for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. He joins a formidable group of pitchers, including recent commits Tarik Skubal and Mason Miller, as Team USA aims for a championship. The tournament will feature exhibition games against the San Francisco Giants and Colorado Rockies before pool play begins on March 6. Skenes and Skubal are expected to anchor a rotation worthy of a championship.