The Giants’ ace publicly confirmed his commitment to Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic in December. Speaking with former Giants outfielder FP Santangelo, Slusser explained that the Giants—led by president of baseball operations Buster Posey since September 2024—would have preferred Webb avoid the early ramp-up required for World Baseball Classic competition in March. The Giants did not want Logan Webb to participate in the World Baseball Classic. pic.twitter.com/93dngXWEe6 — Splash Hit Territory (@SplashHitPod) January 27, 2026“The Giants really did not want Logan Webb participating in this,” Slusser said. He pointed to ongoing conversations with Team USA manager Mark DeRosa that date back several years, underscoring that the commitment was long considered rather than impulsive.