Team USA Manager Mark DeRosa Makes Stance Clear On Returning For Next WBC
DeRosa has voiced his desire to manage the national team again
Team USA Manager Mark DeRosa Makes Stance Clear On Returning For Next WBC originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Mark DeRosa has made it clear he is open to return as Team USA’s manager for the next World Baseball Classic , according to The Athletic's Evan Drellich.
Mark DeRosa wants to return as Team USA's manager pic. twitter. com/KpppYNqZ8W — Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) March 18, 2026 The former major leaguer and current MLB Network analyst guided the U.
S. squad to the WBC final despite some criticism over roster decisions and in-game management. His passion for the role remains clear.
Team USA’s run featured strong contributions from top MLB talent, but ultimately came up short on the biggest stage. DeRosa’s experience from prior international cycles gives him valuable insight into coordinating with MLB teams and handling pitch-counts. Managing Team USA brings unique challenges, from assembling the star-studded roster to adapting to international competition.