MLB Power Rankings Based on World Series Odds Before Trade Deadline (Who Can Make a Big Move?)
By Peter Dewey
The Seattle Mariners got the party started in the trade market, acquiring Cincinnati Reds ace Luis Castillo on Friday, but things have been relatively quiet since then ahead of Tuesday's upcoming trade deadline.
Several contenders have a chance to make a major splash, especially is someone acquires Juan Soto in a deal with the Washington Nationals. If you're looking to place a future on a team in active trade talks, this could be the best number you get them at prior to tomorrow's deadline action.
Every week at BetSided, yours truly shares the latest Power Rankings for MLB in relation to the odds to win the World Series at WynnBET Sportsbook.
Where does each team stand heading into the trade deadline?
1. Houston Astros (+400) Last Week: No. 1
The Astros jumped into the No. 2 spot in the odds, and given their success against the Yankees, I have them in the top spot for the second straight week.
2. New York Yankees (+350) LW: No. 2
Aaron Judge just hits a home run every game, and the Yankees are riding him to stay atop the AL... for now.
3. Los Angeles Dodgers (+400) LW: No. 3
The Dodgers are running away with the NL West, and they have a big series with the San Francisco Giants coming up. Don't be shocked if L.A. makes a big move at the deadline like it normally does.
4. New York Mets (+750) LW: No. 4
The Mets have won six straight and have made some moves prior to the deadline to solidify an already solid roster. Plus, Jacob deGrom is on his way back and scheduled to pitch on Tuesday.
5. Atlanta Braves (+1000) LW: No. 5
Do the Braves add an arm at the deadline? Atlanta saw last year's deadline moves turn it into the World Series champs.
6. Toronto Blue Jays (+1200) LW: No. 6
Toronto is 8-2 in its last 10 games, and it could make a push by trading for another arm to bolster either the rotation or bullpen for the stretch run.
7. Milwaukee Brewers (+2000) LW: No. 8
The Brewers have won seven of their last 10 games, and starter Freddy Peralta is on his way back, making Milwaukee one of the more dangerous teams pitching wise in the playoff picture.
8. San Diego Padres (+2000) LW: No. 7
Fernando Tatis Jr. is on his way back, and the Padres reportedly are in on the Juan Soto talks. Still, they are in danger of dropping out of the wild card with other teams playing well, like the Philadelphia Phillies, as of late.
9. Seattle Mariners (+3000) LW: No. 10
The Mariners deserve a ton of love for going all in on this young core, and Luis Castillo makes them dangerous in the AL playoff picture.
10. Philadelphia Phillies (+5000) LW: No. 14
The Phillies have won five straight and are now in the thick of the playoff race in the NL. They made a move for infielder Edmundo Sosa over the weekend.
11. St. Louis Cardinals (+4000) LW: No. 10
The Cardinals have lost some ground in the NL Central, but they are rumored to be interested in Juan Soto, which could drastically shift their odds.
12. Tampa Bay Rays (+3000) LW: No. 9
The Rays have not done themselves any favors lately, losing seven of their last 10, giving them just a 1.5-game lead for the final wild card spot.
13. Minnesota Twins (+4000) LW: No. 11
The Twins have some serious competition in the AL Central, and they may need to make a move to hold off the Guardians and White Sox.
14. Cleveland Guardians (+10000) LW: No. 13
Can the Guardians make the playoffs? They're just a game out of the AL Central lead, and their World Series odds may be a bargain if they make a win-now trade.
15. Chicago White Sox (+4000) LW: No. 15
Don't sleep on the White Sox! Chicago is now over .500 and just two games behind the Twins in the AL Central.
16. San Francisco Giants (+6000) LW: No. 16
The Giants' odds have dropped to +6000 after losing seven of their last 10 games. This team needs some bullpen help at the deadline.
17. Baltimore Orioles (+20000) LW: No. 17
The Orioles are .500, and they have a real chance at making the playoffs if the Rays, Guardians or White Sox start to stumble.
18. Boston Red Sox (+6000) LW: No. 17
The Red Sox are expected to be sellers at the deadline, and their World Series odds have gone from +3000 to +6000 over the past week.
19. Miami Marlins (+50000) LW: No. 19
The Marlins looked like they were turning things around before getting swept by the Mets this weekend. I wouldn't be shocked if they move a veteran or two at the deadline.
20. Texas Rangers (+50000) LW: No. 20
The Rangers reportedly were in on Luis Castillo, and they could attempt to make a run with a deadline deal.
21. Colorado Rockies (+200000) LW: No. 21
The Rockies took a hit by losing three of four to the Dodgers this weekend. The worst part may be that Colorado looks like it's going to keep veterans rather than trade them, even though it is out of the playoff race.
22. Arizona Diamondbacks (+200000) LW: No. 22
Arizona is tied with the Rockies in the NL West, even though it lost three straight to close its weekend series. The D-Backs already traded away outfielder David Peralta, a sign that they know the playoffs are out of reach.
23. Los Angeles Angels (+50000) LW: No. 23
The Angels' nightmare season could only get worse if they trade Shohei Ohtani at the deadline.
24. Chicago Cubs (+200000) LW: No. 25
The Cubs are 7-3 in their last 10 games, but they still are expected to trade players like Willson Contreras and Ian Happ by the deadline.
25. Kansas City Royals (+200000) LW: No. 26
The Royals have already starting make moves, and it makes sense with them way out of the playoff race in the AL.
26. Detroit Tigers (+200000) LW: No. 27
The Tigers are likely going to be sellers, especially with a reliever like Michael Fulmer. Their offense simply has let them down this year.
27. Pittsburgh Pirates (+200000) LW: No. 24
The Pirates are finally in last in the NL Central after losing seven in a row. It's about time given how bad this team's run differential was all season.
28. Cincinnati Reds (+500000) LW: No. 28
The Reds' tank is continuing, and the trade of Castillo gave them top shortstop prospect Noelvi Marte. The rebuild in Cincy will be interesting.
29. Oakland Athletics (+500000) LW: No. 29
Oakland is going to be a seller at the deadline, and it may get a haul for starter Frankie Montas.
30. Washington Nationals (+500000) LW: No. 30
If the Nationals trade Juan Soto, they may just stay in this spot for the rest of the season.
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