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Dellin Betances on preliminary Team USA World Baseball Classic roster

Dellin Betances has been named to the preliminary roster for Team USA for the World Baseball Classic.

According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, Betances was one of 50 players who appear on this preliminary list. The 28-year-old is the only current Yankee who is on the list.

The World Baseball Classic is an attempt by Major League Baseball and the Players Association to help raise interest in the sport throughout the world. Some of the game’s top players will represent their country in this tournament, which will take place from March 9-22.

Team USA has had recent trouble getting commitments from some of the game’s top players, such as Bryce Harper and Mike Trout. Although some big names aren’t willing to commit, Team USA is definitely not short of talent on their preliminary roster.

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard joins Betances as the only New York players who are on the initial Team USA preliminary roster. Betances might not be the only Yankee taking part in these games, as it is possible that Didi Gregorius (Netherlands), Gary Sanchez (Dominican Republic) and Masahiro Tanaka (Japan) also represent their country.

Betances is well-deserving of making the final roster, as he has been one of the best relievers in all of baseball. The three-time All Star has made 70+ appearances over the past three seasons, and has been a lethal force out of the bullpen for the Bronx Bombers.

Some other notable players on the preliminary roster include Nolan Arenado, Jake Arrieta, Kris Bryant, Eric Hosmer, Jonathan Lucroy, Andrew Miller, Buster Posey, David Price, Max Scherzer and Giancarlo Stanton. Rosters do not have to be set until January, so the provisional list is subject to change.