The United States Baseball team has replaced Clayton Kershaw with Jeff Hoffman on its World Baseball Classic roster ahead of the semifinals. The move came after Team USA's victory over Canada on Friday night, with the team preparing to face the Dominican Republic on Sunday. Kershaw, a three-time NL Cy Young award winner, had come out of retirement to join Team USA but did not pitch in any of the team's five tournament games.

The 33-year-old Hoffman spent last season with the Toronto Blue Jays, posting a 9-7 record with a 4.37 ERA across 71 appearances. His addition brings fresh bullpen depth to the U.S. team as they advance to the semifinal round. The decision to replace Kershaw, who retired after 18 MLB seasons, marks a significant shift in Team USA's pitching strategy for the tournament's crucial final stages.

Despite being removed from the active roster, Kershaw will remain with the team through the tournament's conclusion. This roster adjustment highlights the competitive nature of the WBC and Team USA's commitment to fielding their strongest possible lineup for the semifinal matchup against the Dominican Republic.