The daunting AL East sports four clubs in the top 10 of this year's Opening Day Power Rankings. That leaves the Rays on the outside looking in despite a jam-packed offseason. The addition of Cedric Mullins and the bolstering of the pitching staff via Steven Matz and Nick Martinez didn't push the needle for MLB.com. Well, it didn't help that Tampa Bay went 77-85 in 2025 and finished with the 21st best record in the majors.
Rays are placed at No. 23 in MLB.com's Opening Day Power Rankings
The Rays dropped one spot from No.