No one will be asking themselves, "Which MLB stars are playing in the 2026 World Baseball Classic ?" Instead, they'll be asking, "Which MLB stars aren't playing in the 2026 World Baseball Classic?"

The 2026 World Baseball Classic continued Friday with Japan, the Dominican Republic and the United States among the teams beginning pool play.

Former Atlanta Braves star centerfielder, class of 2026 Hall of Famer and Curaçao native Andrew Jones is the first-time manager for the squad, which also features his son, Druw Jones.