Bryce Harper has announced he will represent the United States at the World Baseball Classic (WBC) for the first time, expressing excitement on Instagram about wearing the national colors again since he was 15. The Philadelphia Phillies star missed the 2023 WBC due to elbow surgery but will join a strong U.S. roster alongside teammates like Kyle Schwarber and stars such as Aaron Judge. The tournament starts on March 5, 2026, with Team USA facing Brazil on March 6 in Houston. Harper had a solid season in 2025, hitting .261 with 27 home runs and 75 RBIs.
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