2026 AL East Preview
A preview of the AL East, centered on the Yankees, Orioles, and Red Sox as the likely top trio.
The 2026 AL East should be a three-way race among the Yankees, Orioles, and Red Sox.
Japanese-born players in the division include Yoshida (Red Sox) and Fujinami (Orioles).
The Rays and Blue Jays trail slightly on paper, but young talent could push them into the middle tier.
In a traditionally tight division, three to four teams near .500 is the most likely shape.