Summary
Team USA has added Joe Ryan to its roster for the World Baseball Classic after former pitcher Clayton Kershaw stepped back. Kershaw retired from Major League Baseball last year, and Ryan will replace him as Team USA enters the next stage of the tournament.
Key Facts
- Team USA is competing in the World Baseball Classic.
- Joe Ryan, a pitcher for the Minnesota Twins, has joined the Team USA roster.
- Clayton Kershaw, a retired MLB pitcher, was initially included but is now stepping aside.
- Kershaw did not pitch during the initial pool play of the tournament.
- Manager Mark DeRosa placed Ryan on the roster for the upcoming bracket matches.
- Kershaw's role focused on mentoring rather than pitching in the tournament.
- Ryan could pitch in the championship if Team USA advances.
