Overview
- Reports say Tarik Skubal, Ryan Yarbrough and Michael Wacha exited, with relievers Will Vest, Tyler Rogers and Tim Hill stepping in for the knockout round.
- Yarbrough left after pool play to rejoin the Yankees in Tampa in a move described as planned, according to YES Network’s Jack Curry.
- Detroit Tigers right-hander Will Vest has joined Team USA in Houston as bullpen insurance ahead of Friday’s game, per the Detroit News.
- Additional changes were reported as possible, with Matthew Boyd and Clay Holmes expected to return to their clubs and Joe Ryan mentioned as a candidate to fill an opening.
- Logan Webb is expected to start the quarterfinal, with Paul Skenes projected for the semifinal if the U.S. advances, after the team progressed thanks to Italy’s win over Mexico.