MLB Power Rankings: Where All 30 Teams Stand 1 Month From Spring Training Games

Spring training is fast approaching as another MLB offseason winds to a close and teams get ready to shake off the rust in preparation for a new season.

The New York Mets made the splash of the offseason when they signed Juan Soto to a record-setting 15-year, $765 million contract, but everyone is still chasing a Los Angeles Dodgers team that has truly embodied the idea that money is no object while adding significant talent to an already star-studded roster.

The free-agent market has not dragged out the way it did a year ago, but there are still some big names looking for a new contract, including Pete Alonso, Alex Bregman and Jack Flaherty.

That means there is still plenty of potential for the MLB landscape to shift between now and Opening Day, but for now it's time for an updated look at where all 30 teams stand.

Teams are ranked based on overall talent and how complete their rosters look heading into the upcoming season.

30. Chicago White Sox

With a roster that looks alarmingly like a mediocre Triple-A team, the White Sox are headed for another long season. They will likely make a few more additions from the bargain bin to round out the roster and potentially hunt for trade chips, but the focus is squarely on building toward the future. Top prospects Colson Montgomery, Noah Schultz and newcomer Kyle Teel should give fans a glimpse of that future at some point in the coming year.

29. Miami Marlins

Quick, who will be the Marlins' home run leader in 2025? Jesús Sánchez? Griffin Conine? Kyle Stowers? Deyvison De Los Santos? This has a chance to be an all-time awful offensive team, and they no longer have the starting pitching depth to overcome some of those shortcomings at the plate. They might be closer to the White Sox than they are to being No. 28 in these rankings, and that's not a good thing.

28. Colorado Rockies

Fresh off a 94-loss season and six years removed from their last playoff appearance, the Rockies have reshaped their franchise trajectory by signing...checks notes...Thairo Estrada and Kyle Farmer. Seriously, is there a professional sports team less interested in winning than the Rockies? Healthy seasons from Germán Márquez and Antonio Senzatela will give the rotation a boost, but this is almost certainly a 90-loss team once again.

27. Washington Nationals

The Nationals added some pop to the middle of their lineup by trading for Nathaniel Lowe and signing Josh Bell, and they will join James Wood, Dylan Crews, CJ Abrams and Luis García Jr. to form a solid offensive core. However, they will need to significantly exceed expectations on the pitching side to make any significant push toward contention after finishing 71-91 a year ago.

26. Athletics

The Athletics are spending this offseason in large part to meet a requirement from the latest CBA that their payroll is more than 1.5x greater than the amount they receive from local revenue sharing. With Luis Severino and Jeffrey Springs added to the rotation, José Leclerc signed to be the primary setup man, Gio Urshela brought on to play third base and Brent Rooker inked to a five-year, $60 million extension, it has been a busy winter.

25. Los Angeles Angels

Does an offseason haul of Yusei Kikuchi, Jorge Soler, Kyle Hendricks, Travis d'Arnaud and Kevin Newman really move the needle for the Angels? This still looks like a roster that is more likely to be battling to avoid the AL West cellar rather than pushing for a playoff spot, though the continued development of their young offensive core and a healthy season from Mike Trout could change that narrative.

24. Pittsburgh Pirates

With Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller and Jared Jones soon to be joined by top prospects Bubba Chandler, Thomas Harrington and Braxton Ashcraft, the Pirates have a collection of controllable young pitchers that stacks up to any in baseball. That makes it all the more frustrating that the front office has done nothing to upgrade the offense, aside from acquiring 27-year-old Spencer Horwitz to play first base.

23. St. Louis Cardinals

The Cardinals looked poised to sell aggressively when the offseason began, but they have been unable to find a taker for Nolan Arenado while also holding onto Sonny Gray, Ryan Helsley, Erick Fedde and other presumptive trade chips. That makes contending for a wild-card spot in 2025 more likely but also serves as a setback to their larger plan to get younger and retool the roster.

22. Tampa Bay Rays

Even after trading Zach Eflin and Aaron Civale last summer and Jeffrey Springs earlier this offseason, the Rays still have a wealth of starting pitching talent with a projected six-man rotation of Shane McClanahan, Taj Bradley, Ryan Pepiot, Zack Littell, Shane Baz and Drew Rasmussen. Veterans Yandy Díaz and Brandon Lowe could end up being summer trade chips if they fall out of the race, while the continued development of Junior Caminero and eventual arrival of Carson Williams represent the future of the offense.

21. Cincinnati Reds

The Reds have an enviable collection of starting pitching talent, but they have done nothing to upgrade the bullpen and arguably took a step backward offensively by swapping out Jonathan India for Gavin Lux in separate trades. A healthy Matt McLain has a chance to be a major X-factor, and they are relying heavily on in-house improvement when it comes to scoring runs.

20. San Francisco Giants

With third baseman Matt Chapman locked up with a long-term deal in September and shortstop Willy Adames signed in free agency, the Giants have a left side of the infield that stacks up to any in baseball. However, losing Blake Snell in free agency and replacing him with an aging Justin Verlander looks like a clear downgrade, and aside from the aforementioned duo, the offense is still sorely lacking in impact talent. Another year hovering around the .500 mark could be forthcoming.

19. Toronto Blue Jays

The Blue Jays finally made a long-awaited splash when they signed slugger Anthony Santander to a five-year, $92.5 million deal earlier this week, but will it be enough to convince Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to stick around beyond his upcoming contract year? Adding Jeff Hoffman to the bullpen and defensive standout Andrés Giménez to man second base also improves their 2025 outlook, but this has not been the offseason many were hoping for in Toronto.

18. Minnesota Twins

The only new addition to the Twins' projected Opening Day roster is Rule 5 pick Eiberson Castellano, who will compete for a spot in the bullpen this spring. A lack of financial flexibility has kept them from doing anything else, and rumors have swirled of a potential Carlos Correa or Pablo López trade to try to free up payroll space. With the Tigers and Royals on the rise and the Guardians expected to contend as well, they risk falling behind in the AL Central if they remain unwilling to spend.

17. Kansas City Royals

Flipping starting pitcher Brady Singer to the Reds in exchange for Jonathan India gives the Royals a high-OBP bat to slot ahead of Bobby Witt Jr., Salvador Perez and Vinnie Pasquantino in the batting order, but that has been the extent of the team's offseason activity. They did bring back Michael Wacha and Michael Lorenzen, which coupled with Kris Bubic's expected return to a starting role should again make the starting rotation a major strength.

16. Houston Astros

While swapping out Kyle Tucker and Alex Bregman for Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker in the middle of the lineup looks like a downgrade, the pitching staff is a far bigger concern for the Astros. Behind Framber Valdez and Hunter Brown is a long list of question marks, including regression candidate Ronel Blanco (2.80 ERA vs. 4.15 FIP), injury returnee Luis García and newcomer Hayden Wesneski. There is still enough talent on the roster for them to contend for a playoff spot, but they are in a gray area between peak contention and retooling.

15. Detroit Tigers

The Tigers have an exciting young team on the rise, and adding Alex Bregman to the mix could be the type of addition that pushes them over the top, but the two sides remain at a stalemate in what has long looked like a logical fit for both sides. A reunion with Jack Flaherty would also make a ton of sense to help take some pressure off Tarik Skubal at the top of the rotation. As it stands, Gleyber Torres and Alex Cobb are both solid additions to the roster, and the window is just opening for this group.

14. Texas Rangers

The Rangers essentially swapped Nathaniel Lowe for Jake Burger and Joc Pederson offensively, giving them one of the deepest lineups in baseball, and healthy seasons from Josh Jung and Evan Carter will also provide a boost. The starting rotation is relying heavily on a healthy season from Jacob deGrom, while there are five new faces in the projected eight-man bullpen following a mass exodus in free agency. There's a wide range of potential outcomes here.

13. Chicago Cubs

The Cubs found the face of the franchise-caliber player they have been lacking when they acquired Kyle Tucker from the Astros, but he could end up being just a one-year rental, so they need to make the most of 2025. Matthew Boyd and Colin Rea are solid additions to the rotation, but the bullpen is still lacking a proven closer after they were runner-up to sign Tanner Scott. Pivoting to Carlos Estévez could put the finishing touches on a productive offseason.

12. Boston Red Sox

Adding Garrett Crochet and Walker Buehler to the starting rotation addressed the Red Sox's most glaring weakness, while a healthy Liam Hendriks and newcomer Aroldis Chapman could be a dominant one-two punch at the back of the bullpen. Offensively, they have some things to sort out this spring, most notably who will play second base between David Hamilton, Vaughn Grissom and prospects Kristian Campbell and Marcelo Mayer.

11. Milwaukee Brewers

The Brewers continue to churn through stars in favor of cheaper alternatives, and after trading Corbin Burnes last winter, they will be tasked with replacing Willy Adames this time around. Shifting Joey Ortiz to shortstop fills the positional need but also creates a void at third base that has not yet been addressed. Keep an eye on AFL standout Caleb Durbin, who was acquired from the Yankees in the Devin Williams deal. A healthy Brandon Woodruff, a full season of Aaron Civale and newcomer Nestor Cortes give the starting rotation significant upside.

The Seattle Mariners are returning baseball's best starting rotation fully intact, and that alone is enough to make them a top-10 team heading into the season, but they have yet to make a major move to upgrade a lackluster offense.

Donovan Solano was signed to play third base, and he will bring some much-needed contact ability to a team that led the majors in strikeouts a year ago. That coupled with a bounce-back season from Julio Rodríguez and a full year of Randy Arozarena should make for an improved offense, but will it be enough to avoid another letdown?

There is still a chance they could trade Luis Castillo for a bat, though things have been quiet on that front for weeks now. Staying the course with essentially the same roster feels like a missed opportunity, but there is still time for Jerry Dipoto to shake things up.

The Cleveland Guardians were never going to make an offseason splash—that's simply not how they operate financially—but they have been busy retooling the roster while shedding some payroll.

Swapping Andrés Giménez for controllable starter Luis L. Ortiz in a three-team deal with the Blue Jays and Pirates has a chance to be one of the best under-the-radar moves of the winter after Ortiz posted a 3.32 ERA and 1.11 WHIP over 135.2 innings in 2024. He joins a healthy Gavin Williams as major X-factors in the rotation.

They also replaced Josh Naylor with Carlos Santana, though there is still the question of who will play second base on Opening Day. Expect an open battle this spring between Gabriel Arias and Juan Brito, though they could just be keeping the spot warm for 2024 No. 1 overall pick Travis Bazzana.

It has been a quiet offseason for the Atlanta Braves, with their biggest outside addition to date being outfielder Bryan De La Cruz on a one-year, non-guaranteed contract to bridge the gap to Ronald Acuña Jr.'s return in right field.

They would benefit greatly from adding a veteran starter to the back of the rotation, which would then leave Grant Holmes, Ian Anderson, Bryce Elder, AJ Smith-Shawver, Hurston Waldrep and Dylan Dodd to compete for one spot in the rotation rather than two. That said, the eventual return of Spencer Strider will address that need, so they could simply opt to ride with that collection of arms.

Throw in a healthy Austin Riley and the Braves' biggest improvements will come from their in-house talent getting healthy and returning to form.

The Arizona Diamondbacks came out of nowhere to sign Corbin Burnes to a six-year, $210 million contract, and he will join Zac Gallen to form arguably the best one-two punch in baseball, while Merrill Kelly, Eduardo Rodríguez and Brandon Pfaadt round out a top-tier starting rotation.

Offensively, they acquired Josh Naylor to replace free agent Christian Walker at first base and in the middle of the lineup, and while they could still benefit from adding one more bat to fill the designated hitter role, their lineup is in good shape heading into spring training.

If the trio of Justin Martínez, A.J. Puk and Kevin Ginkel can handle the late innings and the rotation can stay healthy, this roster has the horses to make a playoff push and be a serious threat in October.

Despite losing ace Corbin Burnes in free agency, the Baltimore Orioles still have a bright outlook heading into 2025, though the performance of Zach Eflin and Grayson Rodriguez at the top of the rotation will go a long way in determining how their season unfolds.

Charlie Morton and Tomoyuki Sugano were signed to provide some necessary depth to the starting rotation, while slugger Tyler O'Neill was added as a replacement for Anthony Santander in left field and in the middle of the lineup. If he can stay healthy, he is a superior defender and better on-base threat.

The biggest question marks are how closer Félix Bautista performs in his return from Tommy John surgery and whether Jackson Holliday can take a step forward in his development after struggling to establish himself in 2024.

The San Diego Padres have the potential to be a World Series contender, but there are some holes on their roster that need to be filled between now and Opening Day.

Tirso Ornelas (left field), Eguy Rosario (designated hitter) and Randy Vásquez (starting rotation) are all currently penciled into prominent roles on the projected roster, but A.J. Preller took a similar approach to waiting out the market last offseason.

A reunion with Jurickson Profar still seems highly likely, while any of a number of mid-level starters could slot into the No. 4 spot in the rotation, which would address two of those needs. Beyond the work left to be done, this is a talented roster with plenty of star power and young talent on the rise.

The Philadelphia Phillies began the offseason with just a few things on the to-do list, and all of those items have been crossed off with the additions of Jesús Luzardo as the No. 5 starter, Max Kepler as the new left fielder and Jordan Romano in the closer's role.

They would benefit greatly from adding at least one more quality bullpen arm to help offset the losses of Jeff Hoffman and Carlos Estévez in free agency, but they could also move Orion Kerkering into more of a high-leverage role.

The question now is whether this roster is too similar to the one that fell flat in the postseason a year ago, but there is no shortage of star power and they should once again be one of the favorites to win the NL pennant.

The New York Yankees did a nice job pivoting after failing to re-sign Juan Soto, bolstering the starting rotation with the addition of Max Fried while also signing Paul Goldschmidt and trading for Cody Bellinger.

However, there is still a glaring hole on the infield where DJ LeMahieu, Oswaldo Cabrera and Oswald Peraza are currently the leading candidates to start at whichever position Jazz Chisholm Jr. does not fill between second base and third base.

Ideally, they would put the finishing touches on their infield with one more outside addition while also finding a taker for Marcus Stroman on the trade market as he has become an expensive long reliever following the addition of Fried.

The New York Mets made the splash of the offseason when they inked Juan Soto to a record-setting contract, but that does not mean they are finished building their roster for the upcoming season.

Unless they feel confident in Brett Baty taking a major step forward, they still need to add a corner infielder, whether it's re-signing Pete Alonso, signing Alex Bregman or exploring other options. A reunion with Alonso is looking less likely than it did when the offseason began, and they re-signed Jesse Winker to help cushion the blow offensively.

On the pitching side, they re-signed Sean Manaea while also adding Frankie Montas and Clay Holmes to the starting staff, and they offset some of their bullpen losses by adding A.J. Minter, but they would still benefit from another proven late-inning arm.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are simply operating on another level right now when it comes to stockpiling talent and spending money, and after reeling in Japanese League star Roki Sasaki to bolster the starting rotation, they quickly moved onto addressing the bullpen by signing Tanner Scott.

Earlier in the offseason, they added Blake Snell, Michael Conforto and KBO star Hyeseong Kim while also coming to terms on a new deal for slugger Teoscar Hernandez to shore up the outfield and the middle of the batting order.

At this point, there is no reason to think they are finished adding pieces, and it seems they will stop at nothing to try to defend their World Series crown. Team success is not always about simply putting together the best roster on paper, but it's difficult to point to any other team as the World Series favorite heading into 2025.