In October, the Chicago Cubs made it to as far as the NLDS before succumbing to the Milwaukee Brewers . A huge factor in getting them there was the exploits of pitcher Matthew Boyd .

Now he is taking his talents to the world stage. On Wednesday, Boyd ultimately decided to join Team USA for the World Baseball Classic in March, per Foul Territory. Expand Tweet

Among the other players confirmed to play for Team USA are Aaron Judge, Paul Skenes, Cal Raleigh, Bobby Witt Jr., Corbin Carroll, and fellow Chicago Cub Pete Crow-Armstrong.

The manger will be former MLB player Mark DeRosa, who also played for the Cubs. The 2026 World Baseball Classic will be the first tournament held since 2023. That year, Japan came out on top , and Team USA finished in second place.

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