Dec. 18 (UPI) -- All-Star starter Tarik Skubal and relief pitcher Mason Miller will join Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, they announced Thursday.
The dominant flame throwers add more depth to a fierce pitching staff that already included Paul Skenes, Joe Ryan, Clay Holmes, Nolan McLean, Matthew Boyd and Garrett Whitlock.
"It was obviously a no-brainer for me," Miller said on MLB Network. "It's something I'm super excited to do. I'm honored to represent the country and to play in a really cool event."
Miller, 27, posted a 2.63 ERA over 60 appearances last season, which he split with the Athletics and San Diego Padres. He logged 22 saves. The 2024 All-Star has a 2.81 ERA with 50 saves over 125 career appearances.
"Honored to represent the country and play in a really cool event..."
