We are now just one week away from the 2016 MLB trade deadline, and the rumor mill is in full swing as all 30 teams decide what to do ahead of the Aug. 1 non-waiver deadline.
With four of the top six teams in our rankings from a week ago posting a losing record last week, there was plenty of shuffling among the league’s top teams in this week’s MLB power rankings.
So as contenders look to solidify their roster for a pennant push and rebuilding teams look to maximize their trade chips, what follows is an updated look at how all 30 teams stack up around the league.
One thing remains true: These rankings are a fluid process, with teams moving up or down based on where they ranked the previous week. If a club keeps winning, it will keep climbing—it’s as simple as that.