MLB Power Rankings 2025: Post-Trade Deadline Team Standings and Analysis

Explore the latest MLB Power Rankings after the 2025 trade deadline, featuring in-depth analysis of team standings and key player moves.

The 2025 MLB trade deadline has passed, and the landscape of Major League Baseball has shifted dramatically. Teams across the league made strategic moves to bolster their rosters, aiming for a strong finish to the season. Here’s a comprehensive look at where each team stands post-deadline, along with the most significant trades that could impact the playoff race.

1. Milwaukee Brewers

Record: 64-44 Previous Ranking: 1 Key Moves: Acquired catcher Danny Jansen from the Rays and Shelby Miller from the Diamondbacks.

2. Chicago Cubs

Record: 63-45 Previous Ranking: 2 Key Moves: Added starting pitcher Michael Soroka, relievers Andrew Kittredge and Taylor Rogers, and utilityman Willi Castro.

3. Los Angeles Dodgers

Record: 63-46 Previous Ranking: 4 Key Moves: Strengthened their bullpen with Brock Stewart and added outfielder Alex Call.

4. New York Mets

Record: 62-47 Previous Ranking: 8 Key Moves: Enhanced their pitching staff with Tyler Rogers and Gregory Soto, and acquired outfielder Cedric Mullins.

5. Philadelphia Phillies

Record: 61-47 Previous Ranking: 6 Key Moves: Secured closer Jhoan Duran and outfielder Harrison Bader from the Twins.

6. Toronto Blue Jays

Record: 64-46 Previous Ranking: 5 Key Moves: Added starting pitcher Shane Bieber and reliever Seranthony Dominguez.

7. Detroit Tigers

Record: 64-46 Previous Ranking: 3 Key Moves: Acquired starting pitchers Chris Paddack and Charlie Morton, and closer Kyle Finnegan.

8. Houston Astros

Record: 62-47 Previous Ranking: 7 Key Moves: Brought back shortstop Carlos Correa and added outfielder Jesus Sanchez.

9. New York Yankees

Record: 60-49 Previous Ranking: 9 Key Moves: Added third baseman Ryan McMahon and closer David Bednar.

10. San Diego Padres

Record: 60-49 Previous Ranking: 11 Key Moves: Acquired reliever Mason Miller and first baseman Ryan O'Hearn.

11. Seattle Mariners

Record: 58-52 Previous Ranking: 11 Key Moves: Added first baseman Josh Naylor and third baseman Eugenio Suarez.

12. Texas Rangers

Record: 57-53 Previous Ranking: 15 Key Moves: Strengthened their rotation with Merrill Kelly.

13. Boston Red Sox

Record: 59-51 Previous Ranking: 12 Key Moves: Added reliever Steven Matz and starting pitcher Dustin May.

14. Cincinnati Reds

Record: 57-53 Previous Ranking: 16 Key Moves: Acquired third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes and starting pitcher Zack Littell.

15. Tampa Bay Rays

Record: 54-56 Previous Ranking: 13 Key Moves: Added catcher Nick Fortes and shortstop prospect Jadher Areinamo.

16. San Francisco Giants

Record: 54-55 Previous Ranking: 14 Key Moves: Acquired center field prospect Drew Gilbert.

17. St. Louis Cardinals

Record: 55-55 Previous Ranking: 17 Key Moves: Added third base prospect Jesus Baez.

18. Cleveland Guardians

Record: 54-54 Previous Ranking: 19 Key Moves: Acquired starting pitching prospect Khal Stephen.

19. Kansas City Royals

Record: 54-55 Previous Ranking: 20 Key Moves: Added outfielders Randal Grichuk and Mike Yastrzemski.

20. Arizona Diamondbacks

Record: 51-58 Previous Ranking: 18 Key Moves: Acquired relief pitching prospect Brandyn Garcia.

21. Miami Marlins

Record: 52-55 Previous Ranking: 24 Key Moves: Added shortstop prospect Chase Jaworsky.

22. Minnesota Twins

Record: 51-57 Previous Ranking: 21 Key Moves: Acquired catching prospect Eduardo Tait.

23. Los Angeles Angels

Record: 53-56 Previous Ranking: 22 Key Moves: Added relievers Luis Garcia and Andrew Chafin.

24. Atlanta Braves

Record: 46-62 Previous Ranking: 23 Key Moves: Acquired starting pitcher Erick Fedde.

25. Baltimore Orioles

Record: 50-59 Previous Ranking: 25 Key Moves: Added starting pitcher Charlie Morton.

26. Pittsburgh Pirates

Record: 47-62 Previous Ranking: 26 Key Moves: Acquired shortstop prospect Sammy Stafura.

27. Athletics

Record: 48-63 Previous Ranking: 27 Key Moves: Added shortstop prospect Leo De Vries.

28. Washington Nationals

Record: 44-64 Previous Ranking: 28 Key Moves: Acquired utility player Amed Rosario.

29. Chicago White Sox

Record: 40-69 Previous Ranking: 29 Key Moves: Added outfielder Austin Slater.

30. Colorado Rockies

Record: 28-80 Previous Ranking: 30 Key Moves: Acquired relievers Tyler Kinley and Jake Bird.

As the season progresses, these trades could be the difference-makers in the race for the playoffs. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis as the 2025 MLB season unfolds.

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