Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers has agreed to pitch for the United States in the World Baseball Classic. He joins a pitching staff that includes reigning NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The U.S. roster for this tournament, set from March 5-17, also includes All-Star relievers Mason Miller and David Bednar. Japan won the 2023 championship game 3-2. U.S. position players include catchers Cal Raleigh and Will Smith, infielders Gunnar Henderson and Bobby Witt Jr., and outfielders Corbin Carroll and Aaron Judge. Staff depth is crucial due to pitcher restrictions.