BALTIMORE, Md. — Baltimore Orioles' shortstop Gunnar Henderson is joining the Team USA roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

"The 24-year-old Henderson had a .787 OPS, 17 homers, 34 doubles and 30 stolen bases for the O’s in 2025 and gives the American club another stud shortstop option alongside Witt," says the MLB in a statement.

We’ve got Gunnar!

Gunnar Henderson has committed to play #ForGlory 🇺🇸 in the 2026 World Baseball Classic! pic.twitter.com/KTU4Bn54Su — USA Baseball (@USABaseball) December 9, 2025

Gunnar Henderson will represent the United States at the World Baseball Classic 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/AiQ6b8TAfY — Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) December 9, 2025

The World Baseball Classic will take place in early March 2026.

Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer will also be

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