Brewers and Rays Unveil World Series Rosters Ahead of Game One

The 2026 World Series is set to commence tonight, with the Brewers hosting the Rays at 7 pm CT. Both teams have finalized their 26-man rosters for the championship series.

The Brewers' roster includes 13 pitchers and 13 position players, featuring Brandon Woodruff, who returns after a lengthy recovery from a shoulder injury. Woodruff's inclusion follows concerns about his readiness, as he has not pitched in the majors since early July. Kyle Harrison and Shane Drohan will support the pitching staff, with Drohan having made a brief appearance in the NLCS.

The Rays have opted for 12 pitchers and 14 position players, making one change by replacing righty Brody Hopkins with lefty Garrett Cleavinger. Tampa Bay has shifted its strategy to rely more on starting pitchers this postseason. Bryan Baker, the standout closer, has excelled in the playoffs, maintaining a perfect record with seven scoreless innings and five saves.