Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is going to again play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. He certainly will have a bigger role than last time.

Another star player has committed to Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. announced on Thursday that he will join New York Yankees star and USA captain Aaron Judge and Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes in the event. Judge, Skenes, and Witt are the first three players to commit to Team USA.