Reigning AL MVP Aaron Judge Named Team USA Captain for 2026 WBC

Reigning AL MVP and Yankees captain Aaron Judge has been named to Team USA's roster and will serve as captain for the upcoming 2026 World Baseball Classic, marking his first appearance in the tournament. The WBC is scheduled to run from March 5-17. Judge is the sole Yankees hitter on Team USA, joined by pitcher David Bednar. Other Yankees players, including Camilo Doval, Austin Wells, Amed Rosario, Elmer Rodriguez, Fernando Cruz, and Jazz Chisholm Jr., will represent various other countries in the Classic.