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The final game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic will have no shortage of star power.
Both the United States, eyeing its second WBC crown, and Venezuela, seeking its first-ever WBC championship, will bring loaded lineups to the plate in Tuesday's matchup. From the start of the tournament, the Americans have made it clear they have an abundance of MLB All-Star talent — but manager Omar López's team also has plenty of well-known names.
In fact, a majority of MLB's 30 teams will, in some fashion be represented in Tuesday's WBC title game. Between Venezuela and the United States' rosters, 23 different MLB teams have at least one player in the game, although not all may make an appearance.
Here's a look at the MLB teams represented in the 2026 World Baseball Classic finals.
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MLB teams represented in WBC finals
Arizona Diamondbacks
- SP Eduardo Rodriguez (Venezuela)
Rodriguez is set to get the ball for Venezuela in the WBC Championship, an MLB veteran who made 29 starts for the Diamondbacks in 2025.
While Rodriguez will be the only Diamondback in Tuesday's title game, he'll be a focal point, as he'll be tasked with moving through the United States' deep lineup.
Atlanta Braves
- OF Ronald Acuna Jr. (Venezuela)
- RHP Anthony Molina (Venezuela)
The Braves have two representatives in the WBC finals, and they're both on Team Venezuela.
Of course, the biggest star is Ronald Acuna Jr., who has been the centerpiece of Venezuela's lineup throughout the tournament. Additionally, reliever Anthony Molina is in Venezuela's bullpen.
Baltimore Orioles
- SS Gunnar Henderson (USA)
Boston Red Sox
- IF Willson Contreras (Venezuela)
- OF Wilyer Abreu (Venezuela)
- SP Ranger Suarez (Venezuela)
- RHP Garrett Whitlock (USA)
- CF Roman Anthony (USA)
The Red Sox will be well-represented on Tuesday night. In fact, they're tied for the lead with five players between the two WBC championship rosters.
Contreras and Abreu have both been reliable bats for Venezuela, and Ranger Suarez has led the team's rotation. On the other side of things, 21-year-old Roman Anthony has stepped up for the United States' lineup, while Garrett Whitlock is one of many MLB bullpen arms for the U.S.
Chicago Cubs
- SP Matthew Boyd (USA)
- 3B Alex Bregman (USA)
- OF Pete Crow-Armstrong (USA)
- RP Daniel Palencia (Venezuela)
Three of the Cubs' four representatives play for Team USA, including their key offseason addition, infielder Alex Bregman, and their star in 2025, Pete Crow-Armstrong.
Reliever Daniel Palencia is another Cub in the title game for Venezuela.
Cincinnati Reds
- 3B Eugenio Suarez (Venezuela)
Cleveland Guardians
- LHP Garrett Cleavinger (USA)
Colorado Rockies
- SP Antonio Senzatela (Venezuela)
- SS Ezequiel Tovar (Venezuela)
Two Rockies can be found on Venezuela's roster. Nine-year veteran pitcher Antonio Sezatela, who has been with Colorado his entire career, is in the Venezuelan rotation, while shortstop Ezequiel Tovar has been getting starts at his position.
Detroit Tigers
- LHP Tarik Skubal (USA)
- LHP Will Vest (USA)
- RHP Keider Montero (Venezuela)
- IF Gleyber Torres (Venezuela)
- RHP Emmanuel De Jesus (Venezuela)
The Tigers are tied with the Red Sox for the most players on the WBC title rosters.
While he's no longer pitching in the tournament, two-time reigning Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal is the biggest name. However, left-hander Will Vest is also on Team USA, while Keider Montero, Gleyber Torres and Emmanuel De Jesus are also members of Venezuela's team.
Kansas City Royals
- SS Bobby Witt Jr. (USA)
- 3B Maikel Garcia (Venezuela)
- C Salvador Perez (Venezuela)
- RHP Luinder Avila (Venezuela)
The biggest Royals star, Bobby Witt Jt., may be on Team USA, but he'll be matched up in the WBC championship against some of Kansas City's other top players.
Both third baseman and veteran catcher Salvador Perez have been helping lead Venezuela, while Luinder Avila is one of the team's arms.
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Los Angeles Dodgers
- C Will Smith (USA)
- LHP Christian Suarez (Venezuela)
Miami Marlins
- OF Javier Sanoja (Venezuela)
Milwaukee Brewers
- C William Contreras (Venezuela)
- LHP Angel Zerpa (Venezuela)
- CF Jackson Chourio (Venezuela)
- 2B Brice Turang (USA)
Milwaukee has three players on Team Venezuela, including two of its most well-known bats. William Contreras has been behind the dish in the WBC, while Jackson Chourio has roamed the outfield. Left-hander Angel Zerpa is another Brewer for the Venezuelans.
Team USA, on the other hand, has benefitted from both the bat and glove of second baseman Brice Turang.
Minnesota Twins
- SP Joe Ryan (USA)
- OF Byron Buxton (USA)
New York Mets
- SP Clay Holmes (USA)
- SP Nolan McLean (USA)
- RHP Carlos Guzman (Venezuela)
In Tuesday's championship, Mets fans will certainly recognize the starting pitcher: 24-year-old Nolan McLean, one of the top prospects in baseball who now headlines New York's rotation.
New York has also had Clay Holmes pitching for Team USA, while Carlos Guzman has been a pitcher for Venezuela.
New York Yankees
- OF Aaron Judge (USA)
- 1B Paul Goldschmidt (USA)
- CL David Bednar (USA)
- LHP Tim Hill (USA)
All four of the Yankees' representatives in the WBC championship are on the United States' roster.
Aaron Judge is the team's slugging captain, David Bednar has stepped up in multiple key moments on the mound, while veterans Paul Goldschmidt and Tim Hill haven't seen too much playing time yet.
Philadelphia Phillies
- IF Bryce Harper (USA)
- DH Kyle Schwarber (USA)
- RHP Brad Keller (USA)
Like the Yankees, all of the Phillies' players in the WBC title game are on Team USA.
Two of them are Philadelphia's leading sluggers, Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber, who have already had a massive home run in the tournament. Additionally, recent addition Brad Keller is in the team's bullpen.
Pittsburgh Pirates
- SP Paul Skenes (USA)
San Diego Padres
- RP Mason Miller (USA)
- SP German Marquez (Venezuela)
The Padres have a pair of pitchers in the WBC championship, although there's a chance neither make an appearance.
Mason Miller has been hard at work as the United States' closer lately, while German Marquez is one of Venezuela's many MLB pitchers.
San Francisco Giants
- RHP Jose Butto (Venezuela)
- IF Luis Arraez (Venezuela)
- RHP Logan Webb (USA)
Giants fans have surely noticed their ace, Logan Webb, put up some fantastic innings for Team USA throughout the tournament so far.
Pitcher Jose Butto and infielder Luis Arraez are two more players from San Francisco with their eyes on the title for Venezuela.
Seattle Mariners
- RHP Eduard Bazardo (Venezuela)
- LHP Jhonathan Diaz (Venezuela)
- C Cal Raleigh (USA)
- LHP Gabe Speier (USA)
The Mariners are evenly split in the WBC championship; pitchers Eduard Bazardo and Jhonathan Diaz will both suit up for Venezuela.
The biggest name, however, is catcher Cal Raleigh, who has struggled at the plate in the WBC, but remains one of MLB's top sluggers. Left-hander Gabe Speier is also on Team USA.
Tampa Bay Rays
- RP Griffin Jax (USA)
- RP Yoendrys Gomez (Venezuela)
Toronto Blue Jays
- IF Ernie Clement (USA)
- 2B Andres Gimenez (Venezuela)
- RHP Tyler Rogers (USA)
- RHP Jeff Hoffman (USA)
Finally, the Blue Jays have a few notable names competing in Tuesday's championship. Andres Gimenez has been a backup infielder for the Venezuelans.
Also for the defending AL champions, infielder Ernie Clement and pitchers Tyler Rogers and Jeff Hoffman are at manager Mark DeRosa's disposal.
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