Spring Training is underway for all 30 teams. Many teams are getting acclimated with offseason acquisitions, while hoping the new names are the difference makers in the upcoming season.

At the same time, teams will evaluate their top minor league prospects as well as specific players who can leave Spring Training with their MLB teams for the first time in their careers.

As Spring Training starts, here are the MLB team power rankings.

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1. Los Angeles Dodgers

The Dodgers have MLB’s best player in Shohei Ohtani. Playing for a third consecutive World Series, the front office added to the league’s most-feared lineup by signing free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker. Having the best lineup and starting rotation, Los Angeles is set for success barring injuries.

2. Toronto Blue Jays

Toronto opens Spring Training with high hopes for its starting rotation. Singing free agent Dylan Cease gives the Blue Jays one of the game’s most elite strikeout pitchers. The batting order will look different this season after losing Bo Bichette to free agency and Anthony Santander to season-ending shoulder surgery.

3. Philadelphia Phillies

Philadelphia enters Spring Training with a noticeable difference in the outfield. The team signed outfielder Adolis Garcia and released Nick Castellanos. The Phillies’ main concern is a starting pitching rotation that lost Ranger Suarez and will be without Zack Wheeler for the first month and a half of the season.

4. Seattle Mariners

The Mariners ended last season first in the AL West and are looking to repeat as division champions. The team’s starting rotation is the most important factor for a successful 2026 season. Seattle is a team expected to acquire an outfielder during the regular season.

5. Chicago Cubs

Chicago lost outfielder Kyle Tucker to free agency but filled a glaring need by signing third baseman Alex Bregman. The Cubs’ depth at starting pitching can give them one of MLB’s most dynamic rotations. The front office will turn to the team’s prospects to fill the offensive void left by Kyle Tucker’s departure.

6. New York Yankees

The Yankees’ offseason was head-scratching as the front office’s notable offseason move was resigning outfielder Cody Bellinger. As the rest of the AL East added to their rosters, New York stayed away from free agency spending. The team’s starting rotation will be in the spotlight for the first month of the season as it will be without Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon.

7. Boston Red Sox

The Red Sox had an eventful offseason. Third baseman Alex Bregman headed to the North Side of Chicago in free agency, leaving a glaring hole at third base. However, the team added Sonny Gray and Ranger Suarez to the starting rotation and acquired first baseman Willson Contreras from St. Louis.

8. Milwaukee Brewers

The Brewers don’t blow anyone away on paper, but they win by doing the little things that do not show up in the box score. The team traded Freddy Peralta, its best starting pitcher, to the Mets for top prospects Brandon Sproat and Jett Williams. The starting rotation looks to second-year starter Jacob Misiorowski to develop into the team’s ace.

9. Houston Astros

Last season, Houston missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016. The team’s shortcomings were due to injuries, most notably to Yordan Alvarez and team closer Josh Hader. This offseason, the Astros lost starting pitcher Framber Valdez to free agency and hope the signing of Tatsuya Imai will fill the void in the starting rotation.

10. Detroit Tigers

Detroit is ready to take another step forward in 2026. The team’s addition of Framber Valdez gives them an elite arm to pair with ace Tarik Skubal. After last season’s breakout performance, Riley Greene will be relied on to lead the offense.

11. New York Mets

New York enters Spring Training with a new look to its roster. After losing Edwin Diaz to free agency and trading Brandon Nimmo, the front office acquired Freddy Peralta, Devin Williams, Jorge Polanco, Marcus Semien, Bo Bichette, and Luis Robert. Health will be important as the team was plagued by injuries in 2025.

12. Texas Rangers

Injuries and inconsistent play hindered Texas last season. This offseason, the team moved long-time second baseman Marcus Semien for outfielder Brandon Nimmo. The Rangers acquired starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore from Washington and will bolster the starting rotation that includes Jacob deGrom and Nathan Eovaldi.

13. Cincinnati Reds

The Reds are a team to watch after winning 83 games last season. They have a young starting rotation ready to see the emergence of right-hander Chase Burns. The free agent acquisition of Eugenio Suarez gives the lineup a much-needed power bat.

14. Cleveland Guardians

Last year, Cleveland won the AL Central after Detroit’s monumental collapse. Jose Ramirez will again be the main producer in the offense. The starting rotation saw Gavin Williams take a step forward in 2025, and Joey Cantillo is one to watch this season.

15. Atlanta Braves

2025 was a forgettable season across the board. Injuries were the main culprit for Atlanta’s shortcomings. The Braves need healthy, productive seasons from Spencer Strider, Ronald Acuna Jr., Austin Riley, and Matt Olson.

The Rest:

16. Baltimore Orioles

17. Kansas City Royals

18. Tampa Bay Rays

19. Athletics

20. Arizona Diamondbacks

21. San Diego Padres

22. Pittsburgh Pirates

23. San Francisco Giants

24. St. Louis Cardinals

25. Miami Marlins

26. Minnesota Twins

27. Chicago White Sox

28. Los Angeles Angels

29. Washington Nationals

30. Colorado Rockies

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