* – indicates new to team
+ – indicates injury
1. New York Yankees
After a historic season from AL MVP Aaron Judge, he now wears the title of ‘captain’ and a massive extension to boot for a franchise that desperately wants another World Series title.
2. Toronto Blue Jays
The lineup got even better with the addition of Daulton Varsho, but there are still some serious question marks with their pitching depth.
3. Tampa Bay Rays
They are looked at as the little brother of this division, but they are almost always in contention and that will be the case again this year.
4. Baltimore Orioles
Being that ownership seems to still penny pinch with the best of them, this current group of ‘homegrown’ talent is coming together nicely and could push for a Wild Card spot down the stretch.
5. Boston Red Sox
It was an offseason of puzzling decisions, but extending Rafael Devers was the right move. Now what to make of them going forward in a stacked AL East?
Player to Watch: OF Aaron Judge – New York Yankees
Best Acquisition: P Carlos Rodon – New York Yankees
New Kid on the Block: P Grayson Rodriguez – Baltimore Orioles
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