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,

Team USA has itself a starter in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, with the Pirates' ace now set to take the mound.

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.