DURHAM, N.C. — Joe Torre is returning to the dugout next year — to manage the United States at the World Baseball Classic.

Torre, who turns 72 next month, guided the New York Yankees to four World Series championships and managed the Los Angeles Dodgers from 2008-10. He is now Major League Baseball’s executive vice president for baseball operations.

“I have been fortunate to have many different experiences throughout my career, but being a part of Team USA will be a first, and I am very excited about it,” Torre said.

The tournament begins with qualifiers in September and November, with the U.S. team starting up in March.