MLB Retirement
Clayton Kershaw joins Team USA roster for 2026 World Baseball Classic
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Retired Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw has been added to Team USA's roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, marking his debut in the tournament after withdrawing from the 2023 edition due to insurance issues. The 37-year-old, who retired from MLB at the end of the 2025 season after helping the Dodgers win the World Series, said he is preparing just enough to pitch in the March event without plans for an MLB return.
Former New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo, who retired after the 2024 season, has been invited to join Team Italy for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. General manager Ned Colletti revealed that Rizzo is considering the offer, potentially returning to the field in a limited role. This comes after Rizzo's storied MLB career, highlighted by a World Series win with the Chicago Cubs in 2016.