2018 MLB Season Preview: AL East Projected Standings, Breakout Player And Top Hitters & Pitchers Dave Yost Ohio Attorney General [INIU8gmZXMX]

With Opening Day right fifa world cup 2026 around the corner, we break down the AL East and give you our projected standings, top 5 position players and pitchers, and our breakout and disappointing player of 2018.

We have the New York Yankees coming in first with a record of 95-67. Their addition of NL MVP Giancarlo Stanton makes for a modern day version of the Murderer's Row with Aaron Judge, Gary Sanchez and Stanton. Expect the Yankees to lead the majors in home runs by a considerable margin.

In 2nd, we have the Boston Red Sox led by ace pitcher Chris Sale. Sale became the first pitcher in Red Sox history since Pedro Martinez to strikeout 300 batters in one season. With a potential comeback season in the works for David los angeles angels Price as well, the Red Sox rotation could be one of the best in all of baseball.

In 3rd, we have the Toronto Blue Jays led by superstar Josh Donaldson. The Blue Jays were riddled with injuries in 2017 and it severely hampered their playoff hopes, but with a healthy Donaldson and ace Marcus Stroman, the Blue Jays will certainly be in the hunt for a wildcard spot.

In 4th, we have the Baltimore Orioles. With trade rumors swirling around star 3B-turned-SS Manny Machado, the Orioles have a lot to prove in 2018 in order to keep their franchise face. The recent addition of Alex Cobb will provide a huge boost to their rotation.

In last, we have the Tampa Bay Rays. With Evan Longoria now in San Francisco, the Rays will be hurting for offense this season with another rebuild on the way. Expect them to also move ace pitcher Chris Archer at some point this season.

Listed below is our rankings of the top 5 position players and pitchers in the AL East.

Projected Standings:

Tampa Bay Rays

Baltimore Orioles

Toronto Blue Jays

Boston Red Sox

New York Yankees

Top 5 players in division:

Josh Donaldson

Mookie Betts

Giancarlo Stanton

Aaron Judge

Manny Machado

Top 5 pitchers in division:

Craig Kimbrel

Luis Severino

Marcus Stroman

Chris Archer

Chris Sale

Breakout player:

Rafael Devers

Disappointing player:

Chris Davis

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