All 30 MLB starting lineups, ranked

Colorado wasn't baseball's worst club in runs scored last season, but their 78 wRC+ was at the bottom of the league. The team has done almost nothing to address their lineup issues in the offseason, though a healthier Kris Bryant and improvements from young players Nolan Jones, Brendan Rodgers, Ezequiel Tovar, and Brenton Doyle would go a long way. Ryan McMahon is a consistent contributor on the infield, and Elehuris Montero adds power upside between first base and DH.

While Oakland ranked near the bottom of the league in offense last season, they saw progress. The team saw breakout seasons from Brent Rooker, Ryan Noda, Zack Gelof, and Shea Langeliers and has several interesting names behind them, like JJ Bleday, JD Davis, and Darell Hernaiz. The A's aren't there yet, but they are beginning to develop a product worth watching.

The White Sox were one of the most disappointing teams in baseball last season, and we're unlikely to see improvement in 2024. Luis Robert Jr., Eloy Jimenez, and Andrew Vaughn are capable bats, but the remainder of the lineup is full of question marks. Yoan Moncada continues to fail expectations, while Andrew Benintendi was a bust in the first year of his contract. It's possible Dominic Fletcher, Paul DeJong, Nicky Lopez, and Martin Maldonado are short-term placeholders.

Washington has several top prospects on the way, along with a solid lineup foundation led by CJ Abrams, Keibert Ruiz, Lane Thomas, and Luis Garcia. This could be the last chance for Nick Senzel, Joey Gallo, Eddie Rosario, and Victor Robles as regulars if they don't perform this year, but they have shown plenty of flashes. First baseman Joey Meneses is also a great story as a late bloomer in the middle of the lineup.

KC had a disappointing 2023 season, though injuries were a big factor. The return of first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino and addition of Hunter Renfroe add big power, while Bobby Witt Jr. continues to develop into a superstar. Now on the downside of his career, Salvador Perez can still hit the ball over the fence. The team has other potential building blocks with Maikel Garcia, MJ Melendez, Michael Massey, and Nelson Velazquez, though no one in that group is a sure thing.

Cleveland was one of the worst offensive clubs in baseball last season, but there's help on the way. The brotherly duo of Josh and Bo Naylor are strong offensive contributors, while Jose Ramirez, Andres Gimenez, and Steven Kwan are assets. The team could get a boost when Kyle Manzardo and Chase DeLauter breakthrough at some point in 2024, though they have a long way to even become a middle-of-the-road offensive club.

Pittsburgh deserves credit for extending Bryan Reynolds and bringing back Andrew McCutchen from last year's squad. The return of Oneil Cruz from a fractured leg adds excitement, while youngsters Henry Davis and Liover Peguero could also be keepers. Ke'Bryan Hayes is a solid all-around contributor when healthy, while Jack Suwinski and Rowdy Tellez have 30-home-run potential to at least put this offense in the middle of the pack.

Miami reached the playoffs last year in spite of an anemic lineup. They did show improvement in the second half of the season after acquiring Josh Bell and Jake Burger, who joined Batting Champ Luis Arraez. The team hopes Tim Anderson can find his old form now that he's healthy, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. has huge upside if he can stay on the field. Corner outfielders Bryan De La Cruz and Jesus Sanchez are also capable power hitters.

The Tigers lineup showed holes last season, but also saw excellent progress from former first-round picks Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene. Some of the team's other young players are also starting to pickup the slack, with Kerry Carpenter, Colt Keith, and Parker Meadows potentially making a difference this year. The one black eye of the lineup is shortstop Javier Baez, who struggled again last year and looks like a sunk cost with a huge contract.

The Padres were among the best offenses in the league last season despite an extreme pitcher's park, but Juan Soto is no small loss. The team still has offensive stars remaining with Manny Machado, Xander Bogaerts, and Fernando Tatis Jr. San Diego saw breakout seasons from Ha-Seong Kim and Jake Cronenworth, but the outfield remains in serious question.

The entire complexion of San Francisco's offense changed late in the offseason when they signed Jorge Soler and Matt Chapman, joining big-ticket addition Jung Hoo Lee. It's clear the lineup is deeper now, as that trio joins Thairo Estrada, Wilmer Flores, LaMonte Wade Jr., Michael Conforto, and Mike Yastrzemski. Defensive whiz Patrick Bailey struggled at the plate in the second half of the season, and shortstop remains a big question mark.

Life without Shohei Ohtani will be difficult for the Angels, but they're not incapable of being a top offense if Mike Trout, Anthony Rendon, Taylor Ward, and Logan O'Hoppe can stay healthy. The team really liked what they saw from rookies Zach Neto and Nolan Schanuel last season, and the versatility of Luis Rengifo and Brandon Drury makes the offense even deeper.

Seattle's offense was underrated last year, as they finished ninth in wRC+ with the strength of contributions from Julio Rodriguez, J.P. Crawford, and Cal Raleigh. The rest of the offense has seen significant turnover, with Jorge Polanco, Mitch Garver, Luke Raley, and Mitch Haniger hoping to provide more length. First baseman Ty France also hopes for a rebound season after a disappointing 2023.

The Brewers notably lost Corbin Burnes from the starting rotation, but offensive improvements could make up for him. Milwaukee signed perennial 30-home run hitter Rhys Hoskins and has exciting youth with rookies Jackson Chourio and Joey Ortiz ready to help. Milwaukee got huge seasons from William Contreras and Christian Yelich in 2023 and is hopeful shortstop Willy Adames can rebound after an injury-plagued season. There are a bevy of other young, athletic hitters, including Sal Frelick, Garrett Mitchell, and Brice Turang.

New York's high-priced lineup has seen some incremental changes this offseason, with Harrison Bader and a revamped bench. The core of the team remains stars Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo, Jeff McNeil, and Starling Marte. The development of former top prospects Francisco Alvarez and Brett Baty will be key to the team's progress to becoming an elite offense after finishing in the middle of the pack in 2023. The late addition of J.D. Martinez also adds some much-needed pop.

Boston's lineup was in the middle of the pack last season, but they have made efforts to get more athletic this season after adding Tyler O'Neill and Vaughn Grissom. Better health from Trevor Story and Jarren Duran would change the outlook, with Rafael Devers, Triston Casas, and Masataka Yoshida showing ample punch in the middle of the order. The team's X-factor could be rookie Ceddanne Rafaela, who should 20/20 ability in the minors while playing multiple positions.

The big names have routinely outperformed actual production in Toronto, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, and George Springer not quite reaching their potential. The team hopes the veteran leadership of Justin Turner helps, and are also counting on rebound seasons from Alejandro Kirk and Daulto Varsho. Third base is set for a downgrade as Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Cavan Biggio replace Matt Chapman.

There might not be a lineup with a more exciting collection of young players than the Reds, but injuries and suspensions are already derailing them. Noevli Marte will miss 80 games due to PEDs, Matt McLain is out following shoulder surgery, and TJ Friedl suffered a fractured wrist. Last season, they saw big impacts with the arrivals of McLain, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Elly De La Cruz, Spencer Steer, Marte, and Will Benson. When healthy, Jonathan India and Tyler Stephenson are capable of strong contributions, while Friedl and Jeimer Candelario also bring pop. 

Arizona moved to the top half of the league last season thanks to the arrivals of Corbin Carroll, Lourdes Gurriel Jr., and Gabriel Moreno. While the team hasn't significantly addressed the lineup during the offseason, Eugenio Suarez adds power at third base and it's only a matter of time before top shortstop prospect Jordan Lawlar arrives. Christian Walker and Ketel Marte remain upper tier at their respective positions, while the DH platoon of Joc Pederson and Randal Grichuk could make some noise.

Age and injuries hindered a Cardinals offense that looked great on paper heading into 2023. The team hopes Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado can rebound, with the lineup is also loaded with young talent including Jordan Walker, Lars Nootbaar, Brendan Donovan, Nolan Gorman, and Masyn Winn. Willson Contreras remains one of the top offensive catchers in the game, even if the team wasn't a big fan of his defense last year.

The Cubs sported a top-10 lineup last year and show more ability to mix and match this season. Bringing back Cody Bellinger was key, allowing the team to find the best mix of Pete Crow-Armstrong, Michael Busch, and Christopher Morel. The middle infield of Nico Hoerner and Dansby Swanson is strong both offensively and defensively, while corner outfielders Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki have developed into consistent threats.

If healthy, the Twins stack up with some of the best lineups in the league. However, that's a big if given the recent injury histories of Byron Buxton, Royce Lewis, Carlos Correa, and Alex Kirilloff. Young second baseman Edouard Julien has been an on-base machine in his brief career, while Max Kepler and Carlos Santana also know how to draw walks. The team hopes to see big power numbers from left fielder Matt Wallner after a strong second half.

Tampa Bay featured a deep and elite offense last season, and still look capable of making noise. The outfield is powerful with Randy Arozarena, Jose Siri, and Josh Lowe, and the same can be said for the infield corners with Yandy Diaz and Isaac Paredes. Losing young star shortstop Wander Franco due to off-field issues was a crushing blow, but the farm system has relief in store with Junior Caminero set to help at some point this season.

Philly's lineup was somewhat of a disappointment last season after signing Trea Turner, but there's reason to expect improvement. A fully healthy Bryce Harper should provide more power, and the lineup remains very deep with boppers Kyle Schwarber, Nick Castellanos, Alec Bohm, Bryson Stott, and J.T. Realmuto. The production from outfielders Brandon Marsh and Johan Rojas will be key to completing the offense.

The O's offense made nice progress in what's now a pitcher's park at Camden Yards and could be on the cusp of greatness due to pending prospect arrivals. Jackson Holliday, Heston Kjerstaad, Colton Cowser, and more have the ability to boost an offense that already has impressive bats like Adley Rutschman, Gunnar Henderson, Anthony Santander, and Cedric Mullins. The team also hopes for a rebound season from first baseman Ryan Mountcastle.

The Rangers had the fourth-highest wRC+ in baseball last year, and there's reason to believe this year's offense could be better due to the arrival of star youngsters Evan Carter and Wyatt Langford. The big contracts for middle infielders Corey Seager and Marcus Semien have already paid off, while Adolis Garcia, Josh Jung, and Jonah Heim have also become stars. The team hopes for a rebound season from Nathaniel Lowe, as well.

The Yankees lineup had a sorely disappointing 2023 due to injuries, with Aaron Judge, Anthony Rizzo, and Giancarlo Stanton missing time. Everyone is healthy in Spring Training, and the team has added superstar Juan Soto and Alex Verdugo to the outfield. Stalwart infielders Gleyber Torres and DJ LeMahieu also return. The length of the lineup will ultimately be determined by the development of young players Anthony Volpe and Austin Wells, but the Yankees have the potential to post big numbers.

With Alex Bregman entering his walk year, this could be the final rendition of Houston's dynasty offense. Yordan Alvarez has become its biggest threat, but the lineup is deep from top to bottom, with Jose Altuve, Bregman, Kyle Tucker, Jose Abreu, Yainer Diaz, Chas McCormick, and Jeremy Pena all major contributors.

The Braves were clearly the top offense in the game last season with a historic 947 runs scored. They will try to repeat, though they already got a scare with Ronald Acuna Jr.'s knee injury in Spring Training. Star power bats Matt Olson and Austin Riley can hold down the fort, while center fielder Michael Harris is a capable 20/20 man. Marcell Ozuna proved he has enough power left with 40 homers last season, and Ozzie Albies had an excellent rebound season. The catching tandem of Sean Murphy and Travis d'Arnaud remains strong, and left field could see improvement with former top prospect Jarred Kelenic replacing Eddie Rosario.

The Dodgers could have historic run production, featuring three former MVPs atop the lineup in Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani, and Freddie Freeman. Will Smith is one of the best-hitting catchers in the game, and Max Muncy still packs a punch at third base. There's less relief at the bottom of the order this year after the team added Teoscar Hernandez and got Gavin Lux back from injury, joining second-year center fielder James Outman and a right-field platoon led by Jason Heyward.