Overview
- USA Baseball announced Jan. 15 that Kershaw will pitch for the United States in March, his first WBC after insurance kept him out in 2023.
- The 37-year-old said he is "throwing just enough" for roughly a 10-day window and wants to serve as an insurance policy out of the bullpen.
- With starters such as Paul Skenes, Tarik Skubal, Logan Webb and Joe Ryan committed, his role is expected to be relief rather than starting.
- Team USA opens Pool B against Brazil on March 6 in Houston after exhibitions versus the Giants and Rockies on March 3–4, with the championship scheduled for March 17 in Miami.
- A star-laden roster featuring Aaron Judge, Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Will Smith, Cal Raleigh and newcomer Alex Bregman is being finalized ahead of early February.