Mets pitchers Nolan McLean and Clay Holmes were added to Team USA’s World Baseball Classic 2026 roster on Wednesday.
Both right-handers will make their WBC debuts early next year, giving Team USA three confirmed starters after Pirates ace Paul Skenes accepted an invite this summer.
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Holmes is coming off an impressive first season with the Mets. After converting from a closer to a part of the rotation, he pitched to a 3.53 ERA and a 1.304 WHIP across 33 games (31 starts).
McLean is perhaps the biggest surprise addition to Team USA. The rookie right-hander made a big splash for the Mets when he was called up in August. In just eight starts, McLean became the team’s most reliable starter, with a 2.06 ERA to go along with a 1.04 WHIP.
Both starters join Mark Vientos (Nicaragua) and Francisco Lindor (Puerto Rico) as participants in next year’s tournament. Juan Soto, who could join the Dominican Republic team, has not been confirmed.
The 2026 WBC is set to start on March 5.
