Ernie Clement will play for Team USA at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The 29-year-old infielder helped the Toronto Blue Jays reach the World Series while also setting a postseason record with his 30 hits. Clement finished the postseason with a .411 average, one homer, six doubles, nine RBIs, 13 runs scored and a .977 OPS.

On Monday, before Okamoto plays for Toronto for the first time, the Blue Jays shared on social media that their newest third baseman will represent Samurai Japan in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. "🇯🇵Defending the WBC Crown👑 Kazuma Okamoto has been selected for WBC Samurai Japan. Congratulations!" the caption read.

The World Baseball Classic is quickly approaching, and the first wave of gear has hit the market, featuring top teams like Japan, USA, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Canada, Dominican Republic, and more.