RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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See the full story · 2 sourcesFeatured in this week’s MLB Power Rankings, the trade deadline takes centerstage while the Dodgers reclaim the top spot and the Diamondbacks find their way into the top 10.
As a reminder, this article is a combination of current performance and long-term outlook .
Let’s get into it!
▶ RELATED: The Rotoworld staff breaks down who they think are most likely to be moved before the MLB Trade Deadline
Note: Rankings are from the morning of Monday, July 27.
1) Los Angeles Dodgers
Last week: 2
Back in the No. 1 spot, the Dodgers might end up making the biggest bullpen addition of any team before the deadline. That’s because Edwin Díaz is set to rejoin the club on Wednesday. Signed to a three-year, $69 million contract over the winter, Díaz struggled to the tune of a 10.50 ERA across his first seven appearances as a Dodger before undergoing surgery in late April to remove loose bodies in his elbow.
2) Milwaukee Brewers
Last week: 1
Another week, more history made for Jacob Misiorowski . The NL Cy Young Award front-runner set the Brewers’ franchise record on Sunday by striking out seven consecutive Rockies hitters to begin the game. He gave up just one run in five innings and actually saw his ERA go up a smidgen from 1.57 to 1.58. That’s when you know you are having a special season. The same goes for the Brewers, who should be active leading up to next Monday’s trade deadline. Lance McCullers has already been designated for assignment after being acquired from the Astros less than two weeks ago. It would be surprising if the Brewers didn’t land a starting pitcher.
3) Tampa Bay Rays
Last week: 4
The Rays have won six out of seven, including seven innings of one-hit ball from Drew Rasmussen to finish off a sweep of the Guardians on Sunday. They’ve opened up a three-game lead in the AL East, but could still use upgrades in multiple areas over the next week.
4) Atlanta Braves
Last week: 3
One thing we know for a fact is that the Braves are getting a major addition on Monday in the form of Ronald Acuña Jr. As for what else could be coming their way, the Braves will surely be in the market for a starting pitcher and another bat.
5) New York Yankees
Last week: 5
Speaking of bats, how much more damage can the Yankees’ lineup take? Cody Bellinger has joined Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton on the injured list, a development which could the Yankees to be more aggressive to add some offense going into the deadline. We already know that catcher and bullpen are on the wish list.
6) Chicago Cubs
Last week: 6
Is there a lane for Pete Crow-Armstrong to win the NL MVP Award? With Shohei Ohtani ’s knee still barking, he’s unlikely to pitch in the near future and it’s possible the Dodgers are extra careful with him in general down the stretch. Meanwhile, PCA just continues to produce. He’s sporting a 1.178 OPS over his last 51 games during which he’s gotten on base at a .458 clip.
I couldn’t close this Cubs portion of the power rankings without showing this ridiculous trick pitch from Kerry Wood during a Savannah Bananas game at Wrigley Field over the weekend. It’s hard to do anything cooler than a 20-strikeout game, but this is pretty close.
Kerry Wood, Behind-The-Back Eephus pic.twitter.com/yDRUlZBr65
— Codify (@CodifyBaseball) July 26, 2026
7) Philadelphia Phillies
Last week: 7
A stunning stat which might explain the Phillies’ trade discussions leading into August 3.
That is the Phillies’ 11th straight loss out of the fifth rotation spot.
— Cole Weintraub (@WeintraubCole) July 26, 2026
The back-end of the rotation isn’t the only area of need here, as they had Edmundo Sosa hitting fifth and Bryan De La Cruz in the sixth spot over the weekend.
8) Chicago White Sox
Last week: 8
Munetaka Murakami picked a good day to bust out of his mini slump. After hitting .184 with one RBI in his first 11 games back from the IL, he busted out with two homers and six RBI on Sunday against the Astros. Not only was it his bobblehead day at Rate Field, but his parents threw out of the first pitch.
it's a family affair for Munetaka Murakami pic.twitter.com/Y3PNLAdv24
— White Sox on CHSN (@CHSN_WhiteSox) July 26, 2026
9) Boston Red Sox
Last week: 10
And, we’re off! We had our first meaningful deal of the MLB Trade Deadline with the Red Sox sending pitcher Connelly Early to the Nationals for infielder Curtis Mead . Craig Breslow acknowledged that it was “uncomfortable” to deal Early, but they clearly believe in Mead’s progression this season. His pull-side power makes him a fun fit at Fenway Park, even with some questions about his defense.
10) Arizona Diamondbacks
Last week: 13
The Diamondbacks are showing some surprising persistence in the NL Wild Card race and Gabriel Moreno has played a crucial role in making it happen. The 26-year-old has driven in at least one run in five straight games and currently holds a 23-game on-base streak.
11) Pittsburgh Pirates
Last week: 12
Storybook moment for Pirates catcher Shawn Ross , who blasted a 438-foot home run in his first MLB start on Sunday.
NO-DOUBTER. DOUBLE-DECKER. 2-RUNNER. 438 FOOTER. pic.twitter.com/NA8gAoNr4R
— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) July 26, 2026
Ross originally signed with the Pirates out of independent ball in 2022 and had a .188/.319/.416 batting line over 270 minor league games. Still, the Pirates needed catching help with Rafael Flores going on the IL due to concussion symptoms. Ross is making his opportunity count.
12) Texas Rangers
Last week: 15
Jacob deGrom fired five innings of one-run ball on Sunday against the Mariners before the bullpen coughed up the lead. With as close as things are in the AL West and Wild Card picture, this is a loss which could come back to bite them down the line. It also underscores the Rangers’ need for bullpen help.
13) Washington Nationals
Last week: 18
In previewing the trade deadline a couple of weeks ago, I noted that the Nationals would likely be “tactical aimed at the lon...
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