"Ernie Clement was named to the roster right from the start and has suited up in four of the six games along the way. The Jays' infielder has been one of the best stories in baseball over the years, turning from a DFA candidate on the A's to a playoff record holder in 2025 to now being named to one of the deepest USA rosters the nation has ever assembled at the WBC."
"Of the four games, Clement has made two starts and come off the bench in the other two in either a pinch run or defensive replacement scenario. His best game came in Pool play against Great Britain, where he was 1 for 3 at the plate with two walks and three runs scored."
"Joining Clement on the roster are relievers Tyler Rogers and Jeff Hoffman. Both right-handers weren't named to the initial roster, but were added to the reserve list of pitchers the squad could call upon during the knockout stages of the tournament."
The Toronto Blue Jays had numerous players competing in the World Baseball Classic, including their entire infield at one point. By the tournament's final day, only four Blue Jays players remained: Ernie Clement, Jeff Hoffman, and Tyler Rogers on Team USA. Clement was the only one on the USA roster from Day 1, appearing in four of six games with two starts and two bench appearances. His best performance came against Great Britain with one hit, two walks, and three runs scored. Hoffman and Rogers were added to the reserve pitcher list during knockout stages rather than being on the initial roster.
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