* – indicates new to team
+ – indicates injury
1. Baltimore Orioles
The acquisition of Corbin Burnes is a gigantic step for this franchise to show that they won’t be going away anytime soon.
2. Toronto Blue Jays
Their rotation is the best in the division and they’ll need bounce back seasons from Vlad Jr. and Bo Bichette.
3. Tampa Bay Rays
It’s possible they will still be in contention for another Postseason berth, but with the amount of injuries in their rotation that could be their downfall.
4. New York Yankees
If Gerrit Cole didn’t have arm issues, they would be higher up in the standings. Trading away Michael King in order to get Juan Soto doesn’t look like the right call.
5. Boston Red Sox
There’s a new leader in the front office in Craig Breslow. Time will tell if there is a clear direction for this franchise and how much patience ownership or the fanbase for that matter will have.
Player to Watch: P Kevin Gausman – Toronto Blue Jays
Best Acquisition: P Corbin Burnes – Baltimore Orioles
New Kid on the Block: INF Jackson Holliday – Baltimore Orioles
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