"Betts said he and his wife Brianna are expecting a baby at the same time as the tournament. "I was, but I can't now," Betts said on the livestream. "My wife, we're having a kid, so, the baby's due in the middle of the WBC. She said she'd divorce me if I wasn't there.""
"Team USA currently has 15 players on their roster, six pitchers and nine position players, and the only position with two players assigned is shortstop. Betts participated in the 2023 WBC, the first of his career. He went 3-for-15 with two runs and an RBI in three games."
"He slashed .258/.326/.406 in 2025, hitting 20 home runs and logging 82 RBIs. He also finished the season as a Gold Glove finalist at shortstop in his first full season playing the position."
Mookie Betts confirmed he will not play for Team USA at the 2026 World Baseball Classic because his wife Brianna is due to give birth during the tournament. Betts stated that the baby is expected in the middle of the WBC and that he must be present. Team USA currently carries 15 players, with only shortstop having two players assigned. Betts previously played in the 2023 WBC, going 3-for-15 with two runs and an RBI. In 2025 he slashed .258/.326/.406 with 20 home runs, 82 RBIs, and was a Gold Glove finalist at shortstop. Team USA will face Mexico, Italy, Great Britain and Brazil in Pool B and aims to advance to the knockout round.
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