Yankees’ Yarbrough Joins Team USA for World Baseball Classic
Published: March 1, 2026
Team USA has made a roster adjustment ahead of the World Baseball Classic, adding New York Yankees pitcher Ryan Yarbrough to replace Minnesota Twins ace Joe Ryan. Ryan is sidelined due to inflammation in his back and has been placed in the designated pitcher pool, potentially returning later in the tournament.
Ryan Yarbrough has been added to our roster for the World Baseball Classic! #ForGlory🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/RrtKJQ20gz
— USA Baseball (@USABaseball)
Yarbrough’s Role
Manager Mark DeRosa will have the flexibility to utilize Yarbrough as both a starter and a reliever. During the 2025 season, Yarbrough made 19 appearances, including eight starts, posting a 4.36 ERA and a 55/19 strikeout-to-walk ratio. His career ERA stands at 4.22 with 654 strikeouts and 196 walks over eight seasons.
Joe Ryan’s Status
While Ryan is currently unavailable, he remains eligible to rejoin the team should they advance in the tournament. He is progressing well from his back injury, having completed a bullpen session and is scheduled for live batting practice soon. I think (Team USA manager Mark DeRosa) feels really good about it,
Ryan said.
Team USA’s Group and Schedule
Team USA is in Group B, playing its games at Daikin Park, home of the Houston Astros. Their schedule is as follows:
| Date | Time | Rival |
|---|---|---|
| Friday March 6 | 8:00 pm Eastern time, 7:00 pm Mexico City time | Brazil |
| Saturday March 7 | 8:00 pm Eastern time, 7:00 pm Mexico City time | Great Britain |
| Monday March 9 | 8:00 pm Eastern time, 7:00 pm Mexico City time | Mexico |
| Tuesday March 10 | 9:00 pm Eastern US time, 8:00 pm Mexico City time | Italia |
Complete Team USA Roster
- Manager: Mark DeRosa
- Receivers: Cal Raleigh, Will Smith
- Infielders: Alex Bregman, Ernie Clement, Paul Goldschmidt, Bryce Harper, Brice Turang, Bobby Witt Jr.
- Outfielders: Byron Buxton, Roman Anthony, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Aaron Judge
- Launchers: David Bednar, Matthew Boyd, Garrett Cleavinger, Clay Holmes, Griffin Jax, Brad Keller, Clayton Kershaw, Nolan McLean, Mason Miller, Ryan Yarbrough, Paul Skenes, Tarik Skubal, Gabe Speier, Michael Wacha, Logan Webb, Garrett Whitlock
- Designated hitter: Kyle Schwarber
Where to Watch
The dynamics of transmissions in the United States will be different from that of Latin America and the Caribbean. Here the transmission rights belong to the FOX network, which will have some games on an open signal and others restricted to subscription channels. You can also enjoy the games on its streaming platform.
- Television: FOX (on open signal), FS1, FS2 and FOX Deportes
- Streaming: FOX or FOX One (with paid subscription)
- Other online platforms: FuboTV
How to download the App to watch the World Classic in the United States via cell phone?
- Downloading an application is a simple operation: first you must search for the app in the device’s official store (Google Play Store or Apple App Store) and select “Install” or “Obtain”. Then you have to log in or register, as the case may be. Some of these options require payment of a subscription.
- FOX App: for App Store users (iOS): when you enter the App Store you must search for the app and press “Get”. In Google Play (Android): open Google Play Store, search for “FOX One” or “FOX Deportes” and click install. Once downloaded, you must open the app, log in or create an account.
- FuboTV: for users through the App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android).