Dodgers Hold No. 1 in MLB Post-Deadline Rankings as Astros Jump 6 Spots
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Updated · MLB.com · Aug 5
Dodgers Hold No. 1 in MLB Post-Deadline Rankings as Astros Jump 6 Spots
3 articles · Updated · MLB.com · Aug 5
Summary
MLB.com’s first post-trade-deadline rankings kept the Dodgers at No. 1 after they landed Tarik Skubal, reinforcing their status as the team other contenders are chasing.
The top tier shifted around them: the Brewers stayed No. 2 after adding Dustin May, while the Rays rose from No. 4 to No. 3 with Freddy Peralta instead of Skubal.
The biggest climb came from Houston, up 6 spots to No. 11, while San Diego surged 8 places to No. 12 after adding Casey Mize and Robbie Ray.
Several contenders also retooled more selectively, with the Cubs rising to No. 5 after adding Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes, while the Yankees slipped to No. 7 despite adding two hitters and promoting top prospect George Lombard Jr.
Lower in the rankings, deadline choices drew a sharper line between buyers and reset teams, with Detroit dropping after trading Skubal and the Orioles falling to No. 23 after dealing Adley Rutschman.