MLB power rankings: Can anybody stop Dodgers' quest for a three-peat?
- - MLB power rankings: Can anybody stop Dodgers' quest for a three-peat?
Gabe Lacques, USA TODAYFebruary 2, 2026 at 4:18 AM
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We're less than two months from non-fake baseball. And almost every gain to be had over the winter has been spoken for.
With that, USA TODAY Sports rolls out its first power rankings for 2026, an alignment with many nods to the year that passed, yet allowances for all that transpired since the Los Angeles Dodgers converged in a disbelieving dogpile on the Rogers Centre infield, their consecutive World Series championships narrowly secured.
No, nobody "wins the winter," but it's impossible to ignore the many seismic shifts that unfolded. Check back around Opening Day, but for now, here's how Major League Baseball's 30 title hopefuls (well many have such hope) stack up:
$765,000,000: Juan Soto, New York Mets (2025-39)
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$765,000,000: Juan Soto, New York Mets (2025-39)
">$765,000,000: Juan Soto, New York Mets (2025-39)
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$700,000,000: Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers (2024-33)
">$700,000,000: Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers (2024-33)
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/8T9jPw3ulIlBJCn9DtKDIA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/5370c6d3b6634c591bdd6aaf90e67b85 class=caas-img>$500,000,000: Vladimir Guerrero, Jr., Toronto Blue Jays (2026-39)
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$500,000,000: Vladimir Guerrero, Jr., Toronto Blue Jays (2026-39)
">$500,000,000: Vladimir Guerrero, Jr., Toronto Blue Jays (2026-39)
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$426.5 million: Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels (2019-2030)* includes extension
">$426.5 million: Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels (2019-2030)* includes extension
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/8lHk0k9XiFHaJ6c5rEsT0Q--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD05MjE-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/9a0078a40ba701c10ef9c3d4a704380f class=caas-img>$365 million: Mookie Betts, Los Angeles Dodgers (2020-32)
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$365 million: Mookie Betts, Los Angeles Dodgers (2020-32)
">$365 million: Mookie Betts, Los Angeles Dodgers (2020-32)
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$360 million: Aaron Judge, New York Yankees (2023-2031)
">$360 million: Aaron Judge, New York Yankees (2023-2031)
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/.kll14vX6LcqdhExyl0EbA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/9cc03e22a2bf51cdf4a86e4634b128b8 class=caas-img>$350 million: Manny Machado, San Diego Padres (2023-33)
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$350 million: Manny Machado, San Diego Padres (2023-33)
">$350 million: Manny Machado, San Diego Padres (2023-33)
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/489C8Uiz4K18k0UaChoTDA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04NDk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/860307f78d595727e6e056b84eeceac3 class=caas-img>$341 million: Francisco Lindor, New York Mets (2022-31)
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$341 million: Francisco Lindor, New York Mets (2022-31)
">$341 million: Francisco Lindor, New York Mets (2022-31)
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$340 million: Fernando Tatis Jr., San Diego Padres (2021-34)
">$340 million: Fernando Tatis Jr., San Diego Padres (2021-34)
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$330,000,000: Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies (2019-31)
">$330,000,000: Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies (2019-31)
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/vTT.7jmm.2S2rDEw.vCqaw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/aae056c8a95eac53b3c2f235c441afd6 class=caas-img>$325 million: Giancarlo Stanton, Miami Marlins (2015-2027) – traded to New York Yankees in 2017
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$325 million: Giancarlo Stanton, Miami Marlins (2015-2027) – traded to New York Yankees in 2017
">$325 million: Giancarlo Stanton, Miami Marlins (2015-2027) – traded to New York Yankees in 2017
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/rejTtT8F3p..Y76ZUwSV1A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/57f3e45e0582b1418670cfc97f0641bb class=caas-img>$325 million: Corey Seager, Texas Rangers (2022-31)
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$325 million: Corey Seager, Texas Rangers (2022-31)
">$325 million: Corey Seager, Texas Rangers (2022-31)
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/RgZhb1qSNBYgaH_1_Cc5jQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/966d60fa6d1283cbc2dd2fa783ab24f9 class=caas-img>$325,000,000: Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Los Angeles Dodgers (2024-35)
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$325,000,000: Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Los Angeles Dodgers (2024-35)
">$325,000,000: Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Los Angeles Dodgers (2024-35)
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/lSdeRQvP1KPkItsoq01YBA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/83315c6d9a3edbb46f34dacdb98675b5 class=caas-img>$313.5 million: Rafael Devers, Boston Red Sox (2024-33) - traded to San Francisco Giants in 2025
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$313.5 million: Rafael Devers, Boston Red Sox (2024-33) - traded to San Francisco Giants in 2025
">$313.5 million: Rafael Devers, Boston Red Sox (2024-33) - traded to San Francisco Giants in 2025
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/x8DM4RIMW4eE7Hg_wXw2Hw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/a35ff3082fdf49d59d7749b357ef28e0 class=caas-img>$300 million: Trea Turner, Philadelphia Phillies (2023-33)
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$300 million: Trea Turner, Philadelphia Phillies (2023-33)
">$300 million: Trea Turner, Philadelphia Phillies (2023-33)
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ZeKFEThPO8G6eCNYto7KLg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04MTk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/c0a891a1472e16bee0cc77274aa2ead3 class=caas-img>$292 million: Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers (2014-2023)* includes extension
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$292 million: Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers (2014-2023)* includes extension
">$292 million: Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers (2014-2023)* includes extension
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ggsml8VRS_RwaU2agZdX5g--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/8296307ccc972e17866a7ffd7caafe8e class=caas-img>$288,777,777: Bobby Witt Jr., Kansas City Royals (2024-34)
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$288,777,777: Bobby Witt Jr., Kansas City Royals (2024-34)
">$288,777,777: Bobby Witt Jr., Kansas City Royals (2024-34)
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Nqb775teZ.817KIvs2ufBA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04MzE-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/ff98dab5bf5ff88624dc5b3973c080ff class=caas-img>$280 million: Xander Bogaerts, San Diego Padres (2023-33)
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$280 million: Xander Bogaerts, San Diego Padres (2023-33)
">$280 million: Xander Bogaerts, San Diego Padres (2023-33)
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/u5fNioGA2.yQhrSmmzcBmA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/a5591057a30e8c6b81501683a37bb196 class=caas-img>$275 million: Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees (2008-2017)
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$275 million: Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees (2008-2017)
">$275 million: Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees (2008-2017)
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/H8LuE2ckvvTNvLGWAukiSw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/347655c39ed7790bc4d104af4615e597 class=caas-img>$260 million: Nolan Arenado, Colorado Rockies (2019-26) - traded to St. Louis Cardinals in 2021, traded to Arizona Diamondbacks in 2026
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$260 million: Nolan Arenado, Colorado Rockies (2019-26) - traded to St. Louis Cardinals in 2021, traded to Arizona Diamondbacks in 2026
">$260 million: Nolan Arenado, Colorado Rockies (2019-26) - traded to St. Louis Cardinals in 2021, traded to Arizona Diamondbacks in 2026
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/IvbqOARKziWMmgH3qA7pLQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/260810052760990bc890e853f6dc9646 class=caas-img>$252,000,000: Alex Rodriguez, Texas Rangers (2001-10)
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$252,000,000: Alex Rodriguez, Texas Rangers (2001-10)
">$252,000,000: Alex Rodriguez, Texas Rangers (2001-10)
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/faE5rKUtgq.5L5BB_DvcmQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNzk0/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/64d718bbc082f2bca9a2b21072e9c990 class=caas-img>$245 million: Stephen Strasburg, Washington Nationals (2020-26)
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$245 million: Stephen Strasburg, Washington Nationals (2020-26)
">$245 million: Stephen Strasburg, Washington Nationals (2020-26)
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/KHaZlC.wJkkdK1TPyGCUMg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04MDg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/8f0f94d0247161e36e3fda9b50c063f1 class=caas-img>$245 million: Anthony Rendon, Los Angeles Angels (2020-26)
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$245 million: Anthony Rendon, Los Angeles Angels (2020-26)
">$245 million: Anthony Rendon, Los Angeles Angels (2020-26)
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/GUTK08VMaYmxWf3n5asqUg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04MjU-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/8162f10d4cc405865cc017f05b06c033 class=caas-img>$240,000,000: Kyle Tucker, Los Angeles Dodgers (2026-29)
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$240,000,000: Kyle Tucker, Los Angeles Dodgers (2026-29)
">$240,000,000: Kyle Tucker, Los Angeles Dodgers (2026-29)
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/2jlNLLPP.u4gyGXiCITJyA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/41170380d0717f5e973007e247234984 class=caas-img>$240 million: Albert Pujols, Los Angeles Angels (2012-2021)
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$240 million: Albert Pujols, Los Angeles Angels (2012-2021)
">$240 million: Albert Pujols, Los Angeles Angels (2012-2021)
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/u0l6Vucr6b0MkIN_NAdlzg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/b4210575f3dfb2db0e3523d345526b97 class=caas-img>$240 million: Robinson Cano, Seattle Mariners (2014-2023) – traded to New York Mets in 2019
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$240 million: Robinson Cano, Seattle Mariners (2014-2023) – traded to New York Mets in 2019
">$240 million: Robinson Cano, Seattle Mariners (2014-2023) – traded to New York Mets in 2019
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/._q7zA_CAsNSdC7enwvKYw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/f04369c084e5545ba7c7f13af6ea0b1f class=caas-img>$225 million: Joey Votto, Cincinnati Reds (2012-2021)
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$225 million: Joey Votto, Cincinnati Reds (2012-2021)
">$225 million: Joey Votto, Cincinnati Reds (2012-2021)
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$217 million: David Price, Boston Red Sox (2016-2022) – traded to Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020
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$217 million: David Price, Boston Red Sox (2016-2022) – traded to Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020
">$217 million: David Price, Boston Red Sox (2016-2022) – traded to Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/BBrZz3plb50eeKJbVbunRw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/21fec3299c141480bcb8ea60254fc543 class=caas-img>$215 million: Clayton Kershaw, Los Angeles Dodgers (2014-2020)
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$215 million: Clayton Kershaw, Los Angeles Dodgers (2014-2020)
">$215 million: Clayton Kershaw, Los Angeles Dodgers (2014-2020)
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/gZbSH4CNxy9A_z7o8Metrg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD05MDQ-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/2851068c5e3cb4fd2dd8adf68f08c998 class=caas-img>$215 million: Christian Yelich, Milwaukee Brewers (2020-28)
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$215 million: Christian Yelich, Milwaukee Brewers (2020-28)
">$215 million: Christian Yelich, Milwaukee Brewers (2020-28)
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/waSRwKmedTQ2XMHAS_DLbA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD05MzQ-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/db5290de7002d2a3e7bebcc7096bb0b2 class=caas-img>$214 million: Prince Fielder, Detroit Tigers (2012-2020) – traded to Texas Rangers in 2013
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$214 million: Prince Fielder, Detroit Tigers (2012-2020) – traded to Texas Rangers in 2013
">$214 million: Prince Fielder, Detroit Tigers (2012-2020) – traded to Texas Rangers in 2013
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/jXXE8dkiBUz.BWaa85kncw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/0d3706ea3428251f5bbbd0c6df5160b7 class=caas-img>$212 million: Austin Riley, Atlanta Braves (2023-32)
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$212 million: Austin Riley, Atlanta Braves (2023-32)
">$212 million: Austin Riley, Atlanta Braves (2023-32)
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/WDpn2R7koOyeXO.hTHimdg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/f6a394302180544140e99d48a214f2f1 class=caas-img>$210 million: Corbin Burnes, Arizona Diamondbacks (2025-30)
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$210 million: Corbin Burnes, Arizona Diamondbacks (2025-30)
">$210 million: Corbin Burnes, Arizona Diamondbacks (2025-30)
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/3HjTMdYcofVBOpSKmvLEJQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD05NTU-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/d02ae94ac11a2f856442ccfaaffabd8b class=caas-img>$210 million: Max Scherzer, Washington Nationals (2015-2021)
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$210 million: Max Scherzer, Washington Nationals (2015-2021)
">$210 million: Max Scherzer, Washington Nationals (2015-2021)
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/DE5EHlAfM9KCvW19wKpMPQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/1fe5175fc826e42fc8f026c900890d63 class=caas-img>$209.3 million: Julio Rodriguez, Seattle Mariners (2023-34)
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$209.3 million: Julio Rodriguez, Seattle Mariners (2023-34)
">$209.3 million: Julio Rodriguez, Seattle Mariners (2023-34)
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/RqsG6pFSGDiOzFjJdj1K2w--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD05NDk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/e0455d59c4ea1f7b884646125b46ed59 class=caas-img>$206.5 million: Zack Greinke, Arizona Diamondbacks (2016-2021) – traded to Houston Astros in 2019
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$206.5 million: Zack Greinke, Arizona Diamondbacks (2016-2021) – traded to Houston Astros in 2019
">$206.5 million: Zack Greinke, Arizona Diamondbacks (2016-2021) – traded to Houston Astros in 2019
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$200 million: Carlos Correa, Minnesota Twins (2023-28) - traded to Houston Astros in 2025
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$200 million: Carlos Correa, Minnesota Twins (2023-28) - traded to Houston Astros in 2025
">$200 million: Carlos Correa, Minnesota Twins (2023-28) - traded to Houston Astros in 2025
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1 / 39MLB's $200+ million contracts
$765,000,000: Juan Soto, New York Mets (2025-39)
1. Los Angeles Dodgers -
If you think a threepeat is a fait accompli, keep in mind: These guys finished fifth in these here power rankings at the end of last season.
2. Philadelphia Phillies -
A tentative bet on contributions from Aidan Miller and Justin Crawford.
3. Toronto Blue Jays -
A very different look in 2026 - but perhaps an even more consistent one.
4. Seattle Mariners -
They gotta hope the conviction gained from best season ever outweighs ALCS Game 7 hangover.
5. New York Yankees -
Assuming the winter rehabs of Cole, Rodón, Judge and Volpe continue apace.
6. Chicago Cubs -
Not much boom, more bust potential for pitching staff.
7. Boston Red Sox -
Wilyer Abreu set for All-Star campaign. And these guys probably need that.
8. New York Mets -
Not often a team with a half-billion dollar luxury tax payroll also has a "so crazy, it just might work!" vibe.
9. Detroit Tigers -
Tarik Skubal arbitration hearing not the sort of preseason spice a fan hopes for.
10. Milwaukee Brewers -
Famous Wisconsinite Harry Houdini would be impressed if the Brewers can pull off their next trick.
11. San Diego Padres -
Wild to see how long they can keep this going.
12. Houston Astros -
The Framber Valdez-Tatsuya Imai de facto swap will be fascinating to track.
13. San Francisco Giants -
Harrison Bader and Luis Arráez fill highly specific needs at little commitment beyond this year.
14. Texas Rangers -
Some aggressive and potentially strong moves (hello, MacKenzie Gore), but '24 additions Joc Pederson and Jake Burger need to get going.
15. Cincinnati Reds -
Almost like they expected an "At Least You Tried" cake for pursuing Kyle Schwarber.
16. Baltimore Orioles -
Gunnar Henderson getting over a shoulder impingement a significant winter development.
17. Kansas City Royals -
If Tigers underachieve again, they can take advantage.
18. Arizona Diamondbacks -
Seemed inevitable they'd wind up with Nolan Arenado.
19. Cleveland Guardians -
The Jose Ramírez track record: Six division titles, six Silver Sluggers, seven All-Star selections.
20. Tampa Bay Rays -
Shane McClanahan aiming once again to get to the starting line.
21. Atlanta Braves -
Still expecting a pitching addition before that Grapefruit League tipoff.
22. Miami Marlins -
Swapping a mid-rotation starter for Owen Caissie's upside is wise.
23. St. Louis Cardinals -
Arrival of the J.J. Wetherholt train worthy of excitement.
24. Pittsburgh Pirates -
Crazy experiment they got going, aiming to pair a great pitching staff with a potentially league-average offense.
25. Athletics -
Jacob Wilson joins Tyler Soderstrom, Lawrence Butler Jr. and Brent Rooker in the group of Yolo County survivors bound for Las Vegas.
26. Los Angeles Angels -
Yoan Moncada is back, in case you were waiting on that decision.
27. Minnesota Twins -
Manager fired. New ownership control person. President of baseball operations nudged out. Your basic slow drip of news.
28. Chicago White Sox -
Raise your hand if you'll miss all the Luis Robert Jr. trade rumors. Anybody?
29. Washington Nationals -
There does appear to be a framework of a plan, but this year? Avert the eyes, perhaps.
30. Colorado Rockies -
(Hands keys to No. 30 to Paul DePodesta) "Not much to it, but we can get you two hots and a cot. Try not to stay here too long."
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: MLB power rankings 2026: Dodgers reign, can Phillies or Jays stop LA?
Source: “AOL Sports”
