Team USA has its leadership in place ahead of the 2026 World Baseball Classic. On Thursday, USA Baseball announced that Mark DeRosa will return to the dugout to manage the United States at the 2026 WBC,

As the Team USA roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic continues to take shape, a veteran slugger lobbied for a spot. Per Tim Healey of Newsday, New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso said he wants to make his second trip to the WBC for Team USA, though he has not yet spoken to manager Mark DeRosa about joining the team again.

While Mark DeRosa is set to manage Team USA for the second consecutive World Baseball Classic, USA Baseball announced that Michael Hill had replaced Tony Reagins as general manager.