Twins ace Joe Ryan will pitch for Team USA during the 2026 World Baseball Classic, the team announced. Ryan will likely be USA's No. 3 starter behind back-to-back Cy Young Award winners Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal. New York Mets righties Clay Holmes and Noah McClean will also be part of the rotation.
While Ryan is the first Twin to be named to Team USA's roster officially, center fielder Byron Buxton is on the preliminary roster and will more than likely play for the team during the tournament.
Other notable players on Team USA's roster include Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.