Summary
Team USA has advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic and is making changes to its roster before facing Canada. Several pitchers are leaving to return to their major league teams, while new pitchers are being added to the team.
Key Facts
- Team USA advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic after playing against Team Italy.
- U.S. pitchers are leaving the team to go back to their major league teams for spring training.
- Pitchers Tarik Skubal and Ryan Yarbrough are among those returning to their teams.
- Bob Nightengale reported replacements included Will Vest, Tyler Rogers, and Tim Hill.
- Other pitchers, Matthew Boyd and Clay Holmes, are also expected to leave.
- Logan Webb from the San Francisco Giants is expected to start in Friday's game against Canada.
- Joe Ryan, who had a back injury, is a possible candidate for a roster spot.
- More roster changes may happen before the game with Canada.
