MLB Power Rankings For All 30 Teams After 2025 Winter Meetings
The 2025 winter meetings did not quite match the excitement of last year's event, highlighted by Juan Soto's record-breaking deal with the New York Mets, but they still produced a handful of major free‑agent signings.
Kyle Schwarber re-signed with the Philadelphia Phillies and Edwin Diaz joined the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, while slugger Pete Alonso found a new home on Wednesday afternoon when he inked a five-year deal with the Baltimore Orioles.
Those three high‑profile signings, along with a few smaller moves, make this the perfect time for an updated set of MLB power rankings.
While in‑season rankings are based on recent performance, offseason rankings focus on how complete a team's roster is, how active the club is expected to be in the coming months, and the overall direction of the franchise.
Let the debate begin.
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30. Colorado Rockies
With a new-look front office, the Rockies could be a bit more active than in years past, but so far it has been a quiet offseason. They are reportedly in the market for a short-term veteran at first base, while they could listen to offers for some of their outfielders, most notably Brenton Doyle.
29. Chicago White Sox
The White Sox hit on Erick Fedde when he returned stateside from the KBO, and they are hoping for the same with the two-year, $12 million deal they gave to Japanese League standout Anthony Kay after he logged a 1.74 ERA and 0.98 WHIP in 155 innings for the Yokohama Bay Stars in 2025. Expect more bargain hunting to fill out the roster around their up-and-coming young talent.
28. Washington Nationals
Left-hander MacKenzie Gore and shortstop CJ Abrams have been popular names on the speculative trade market, and there is a real chance both could be moved before Opening Day. Catcher Harry Ford was an excellent return on the deal that sent controllable reliever Jose A. Ferrer to the Mariners.
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27. Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pirates have added some potential offensive help in trade pickup Jhostynxon García and waiver claim Marco Luciano, and they also inked reliever Gregory Soto to a one-year, $7.5 million deal. They made a legitimate run at signing Kyle Schwarber, and have since shifted their attention to Brandon Lowe and Jorge Polanco.
26. Los Angeles Angels
The Angels have added some high-upside lottery tickets in Grayson Rodriguez, Vaughn Grissom and Alek Manoah, but they still have a hole to plug in the outfield after trading away Taylor Ward and need further help in both the starting rotation and the bullpen. It feels like there is still at least one splashy, multi-year signing coming this winter.
25. St. Louis Cardinals
The Cardinals ate $20 million to flip Sonny Gray to the Red Sox, and they are still looking to move Nolan Arenado and Willson Contreras, the latter of which is more open to waiving his no-trade clause than he was a year ago. That said, the team's most popular trade chip is 2025 All-Star Brendan Donovan, whose versatility makes him a potential fit on a wide variety of teams.
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24. Arizona Diamondbacks
It's looking more and more like Ketel Marte might be on the move this winter, as he was one of the hottest names at the winter meetings and will gain 10-and-5 veto rights early in the 2026 season if he is not traded. That, coupled with the team's decision to fill a vacant rotation spot with Mike Soroka on a one‑year, $7.5 million deal, might suggest a larger retooling is in the works.
23. Miami Marlins
With Sandy Alcantara and Eury Pérez unlikely to be moved, it sounds like Edward Cabrera is the Marlins starter most likely to be dealt as the team looks for some established offensive help to join Kyle Stowers, Jakob Marsee, Agustin Ramírez, Xavier Edwards and Otto Lopez as part of an improving offensive core.
22. Athletics
The Athletics have an exciting offense, but they will need to do better than Luis Severino, Jeffrey Springs, Jacob Lopez and Luis Morales in the starting rotation if they want to make a legitimate push up the standings. They went 35-29 with a plus-50 run differential after the All-Star break, and they could be a few pieces away from wild-card relevance.
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21. Minnesota Twins
The Twins had a lot of speculative trade candidates heading into the offseason, as many expected them to continue selling after a summer fire sale, but they now plan to hold onto Byron Buxton, Joe Ryan and Pablo López, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. A power bat, likely at first base, and multiple bullpen arms are on the shopping list if they shift to buying.
20. Kansas City Royals
An outfield of Jac Caglianone, Kyle Isbel and John Rave is not going to cut it, and the Royals have been linked to the likes of Harrison Bader, Austin Hays, Jake Meyers and a potential reunion with Mike Yastrzemski to fill the void. Controllable starters Ryan Bergert and Stephen Kolek could head the other way in trade, while a blockbuster deal of Cole Ragans also remains a long-shot possibility.
19. Cincinnati Reds
The Reds made a five-year offer in the $125 million range to Kyle Schwarber, but that might be the only time they venture into the deep end of the free-agency pool. There is still a clear need for offensive upgrades, most notably in the outfield or at designated hitter, and right-hander Brady Singer is an attractive trade chip if they decide to deal from their rotation depth.
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18. Tampa Bay Rays
The Rays have added outfielder Cedric Mullins (1/$7 million) and Steven Matz (2/$15 million) on modestly priced short-term deals, and the latter could be stretched out for a return to the rotation after enjoying a career renaissance in the bullpen in 2025. Second baseman Brandon Lowe remains a likely trade candidate, while the front office will continue to hunt for value in free agency.
17. Cleveland Guardians
Unless the Guardians finally pull the trigger on a Steven Kwan trade, expect another quiet offseason from a franchise that rarely spends in free agency. Adding a veteran starter to take some of the pressure off Slade Cecconi, Parker Messick and Logan Allen behind Gavin Williams and Tanner Bibee would go a long way, though they will likely focus on one-year deals.
16. Texas Rangers
After trading Marcus Semien for Brandon Nimmo and non-tendering Adolis García and Jonah Heim, the Rangers lineup will have a new look in 2026, but any remaining moves this winter will likely focus on the pitching staff. They will need to add at least one veteran starter and multiple late-inning bullpen arms if they hope to contend.
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15. San Francisco Giants
The Giants have yet to make a major move, though they did sign reliever Sam Hentges and acquired catcher Daniel Susac. Ideally, the likes of Landen Roupp, Kai-Wei Teng, Trevor McDonald and Hayden Birdsong would occupy one spot in the rotation rather than three, and the club's willingness to move top prospect Bryce Eldridge could pave the way to acquiring a controllable MLB starter.
14. Detroit Tigers
The lingering possibility of a Tarik Skubal blockbuster trade will be the storyline of the offseason for the Tigers. Gleyber Torres returned when he accepted his qualifying offer and Kyle Finnegan was also re-signed to a two-year deal, while KBO returnee Drew Anderson is an under-the-radar pickup who could fill a variety of roles on the pitching staff.
13. New York Mets
The Mets watched Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz both sign elsewhere during the winter meetings, and the only major move they have made was trading Brandon Nimmo to the Rangers for Marcus Semien. They need to find a way to replace Alonso's production in the middle of the lineup, but the bigger concern might be the back of the bullpen, with several top-tier relievers already off the market and a lot of eggs now in the Devin Williams basket.
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12. Houston Astros
The Astros could be major players on the trade market, with Isaac Paredes and Jake Meyers both rumored to be available, and they are still hunting for starting pitching help. KBO returnee Ryan Weiss (16-5, 2.87 ERA, 207 K, 178.2 IP in 2025) and former top prospect Nate Pearson both have a chance to be X-factors on the staff as they will compete for a spot in the rotation this spring.
11. Baltimore Orioles
It's been a busy offseason for the Orioles already, as they added 74 home runs and 229 RBI by signing Pete Alonso and acquiring Taylor Ward from the Angels in exchange for Grayson Rodriguez. They also addressed the back of their bullpen by signing 2024 All-Star Ryan Helsley to a two-year, $28 million deal. A veteran starter to join Trevor Rogers and Kyle Bradish at the top of the rotation could be the final piece of the puzzle.
10. Atlanta Braves
There is an easy case to be made that the Braves could return to title contention simply with in-house improvement, as Ronald Acuña Jr., Austin Riley, Chris Sale, Spencer Schwellenbach, Reynaldo López, Jurickson Profar and Sean Murphy all missed time in 2025. Are they content with Mauricio Dubón as the starting shortstop, or will they look for an upgrade?
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9. San Diego Padres
The Padres are expected to stick to a payroll similar to last year's figure, which limits their flexibility and explains why they are reportedly open to offers for starter Nick Pivetta and infielder Jake Cronenworth. They have a hole to fill at designated hitter/first base and could use multiple starting pitchers to help ease the loss of Dylan Cease and Michael King, but they might need to get creative with how they navigate their payroll.
8. Milwaukee Brewers
The surprise decision of Brandon Woodruff to accept his $22.025 million qualifying offer has led to some concerns from the Brewers front office over their payroll. Ace Freddy Peralta and relievers Trevor Megill and Nick Mears have all emerged as potential trade candidates as they continue to churn through veteran talent in favor of cheaper alternatives.
7. Chicago Cubs
Similar to the Brewers, the Cubs were also surprised by Shota Imanaga accepting his qualifying offer after a club option and player option were both declined, limiting their flexibility to add to the starting rotation. That said, they have been tied to third baseman Alex Bregman, and there could still be a splashy move in the works before the offseason comes to a close.
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6. New York Yankees
A reunion or replacement for Cody Bellinger and at least one starting pitcher to help bridge the gap with Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodón and Clarke Schmidt all expected to start the year on the injured list still sit atop the Yankees offseason shopping list. The question is how high they'll aim with those additions, and what other moves they might make in pursuit of a title.
5. Boston Red Sox
The Red Sox have already added Sonny Gray to the starting rotation, and chances are they are just getting started with an abundance of outfield talent to trade from and a willingness to deal from their controllable starting pitching surplus. They still look like the front-runners to sign Alex Bregman, and with Pete Alonso off the market, he is now their clear top target if they spend on a bat.
4. Philadelphia Phillies
With Kyle Schwarber re-signed and an offer on the table for catcher J.T. Realmuto, the Phillies have focused their attention on retaining their own free agents. That said, Ranger Suárez is expected to sign elsewhere, which coupled with Zack Wheeler being sidelined means they will be relying on Taijuan Walker and rookie Andrew Painter at the back of the rotation if they don't add another starting pitcher.
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3. Seattle Mariners
The Mariners will return their entire starting rotation, and they moved quickly to re-sign Josh Naylor to a five-year, $92.5 million contract, giving them one of the most complete rosters in baseball as things stand. It's unlikely they will want to rely on Cole Young at second base and Ben Williamson at third base, so a reunion with Jorge Polanco or another addition to the infield is still on the to-do list.
2. Toronto Blue Jays
After a surprise run to the World Series, the Blue Jays moved quickly to sign Dylan Cease (7/$210 million) and Cody Ponce (3/$30 million), shoring up the starting rotation around Kevin Gausman, Shane Bieber and Trey Yesavage. A reunion with Bo Bichette is still on the table, though they could opt to go with Andrés Giménez at shortstop and Ernie Clement at second base. If the season started today, this would be a playoff-caliber roster.
1. Los Angeles Dodgers
The Dodgers are the team to beat until proved otherwise, and adding Edwin Díaz to the back of the bullpen on a three-year, $69 million deal was a flashy way to address their most glaring weakness. Kyle Tucker is still on their radar, but they could also aim a bit lower and target a second-tier outfielder or a second baseman, with Tommy Edman manning center field if they go with the latter option. With a loaded farm system, money to spend and the appeal of being the defending champions, the sky is the limit for what L.A. can do to improve its roster.
