MLB Teams Face Uncertain Futures Ahead of 2025 Season

With key offseason moves and prospects in focus, analysts predict mixed outcomes for teams as spring training approaches.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are ranked as the top contender for the 2025 World Series, bolstered by the addition of Blake Snell and potential signings of Roki Sasaki and Shohei Ohtani.
Teams like the Arizona Diamondbacks and Detroit Tigers are considered potential postseason contenders due to improved rotations and young talent, though bullpen and lineup depth remain concerns.
Several teams, including the Cleveland Guardians and Milwaukee Brewers, face challenges after losing key players like Josh Naylor, Willy Adames, and Devin Williams without substantial replacements.
Prospects such as Josue Briceño (Tigers) and Demetrio Crisantes (Diamondbacks) are highlighted as potential breakout stars for 2025, with significant upside in their respective systems.
The ESPN power rankings emphasize offseason activity, with teams like the Boston Red Sox making notable improvements, while others, like the Seattle Mariners, are criticized for lack of impactful moves.