USA baseball makes two lineup changes for WBC final vs. Venezuela
By Justin Tasch
Published on March 17, 2026.
Team USA has made two changes to its lineup for the World Baseball Classic championship game against Venezuela, with third baseman Gunnar Henderson and center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong sitting out. Alex Bregman and Byron Buxton are returning to the lineup, along with Venezuela starting southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez. The U.S. is expected to play its usual top four: shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., first baseman Bryce Harper, right fielder Aaron Judge, and designated hitter Kyle Schwarber. The new champion will be decided after Venezuela defeated defending champion Japan in the quarterfinals.
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