NEW YORK — Paul Skenes is ready to take on the world. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace announced Tuesday that he will join Team USA when the World Baseball Classic returns next March.

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes will join captain Aaron Judge on the Team USA roster at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, USA Baseball announced Tuesday. Skenes is the second player to be named to the roster.

In addition to Skenes, New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge has committed to play for Team USA for the first time in a WBC. He'll also serve as team captain, a role he already fills for the Yankees.