The 2026 World Baseball Classic rosters feature 190 major leaguers, including Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani, marking the tournament's most talent-rich edition yet. Team USA boasts a stacked pitching staff led by Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes, while Ohtani serves as Japan's designated hitter.

Several stars, including Francisco Lindor, Carlos Correa, and Mike Trout, were left off due to insurance restrictions. Puerto Rico lost key players after NFP Insurance deemed some as 'chronic' cases, triggering deeper medical reviews that teams feared wouldn't be covered.

Japan fields six NPB MVPs, while the Dominican Republic counters with Soto, Tatis, and Guerrero. Venezuela remains strong with Ronald Acuna Jr., and Andruw Jones manages a stacked Netherlands squad. Fans can expect elite matchups across all pools.