Team USA improved to 3-0 in pool play of the World Baseball Classic on Monday night after their thrilling 5-3 win over Mexico. The United States is now on the precipice of a potential four-game sweep and an automatic advancement to the quarterfinal. Amid the lineup that has produced some unbelievable performances, Bryce Harper has found himself dragging and failing to produce in any meaningful way so far. His less-than-motivating start gives fuel to the belief that Harper can't still be elite entering the 2026 regular season.
The Philadelphia Phillies first baseman turned 33 in October.