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Byron Buxton Joins Team USA for 2026 World Baseball Classic

1/12/2026

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Byron Buxton of the Minnesota Twins was named to Team USA's roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
He will make his tournament debut alongside Joe Ryan and stars such as Aaron Judge.
The event runs March 5–17, 2026, and Buxton will miss most spring training starting February 20, 2026.
Buxton posted a .264 batting average with 35 home runs and 82 RBIs in 2025.

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Byron Buxton of the Minnesota Twins was named to Team USA's roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
He will make his tournament debut alongside Joe Ryan and stars such as Aaron Judge.
The event runs March 5–17, 2026, and Buxton will miss most spring training starting February 20, 2026.
Buxton posted a .264 batting average with 35 home runs and 82 RBIs in 2025.