Overview

• The Yankees bolstered their roster with key acquisitions, including Max Fried and Paul Goldschmidt, positioning them as favorites in the AL East.
• Toronto strengthened its lineup with Anthony Santander and veteran pitcher Max Scherzer, aiming to rebound from a last-place finish in 2024.
• Kansas City and Detroit are expected to contend for the AL Central title, with the Royals relying on Bobby Witt Jr. and the Tigers on Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal.
• The Rangers and Mariners lead AL West projections, with Texas adding Jake Burger and Joc Pederson, while Seattle maintains a strong pitching core.
• In the NL, the Braves, Dodgers, and Mets are highlighted as key contenders, with the Dodgers expected to benefit from midseason Shohei Ohtani contributions.