MLB AL East Division Odds (2026)

The following post features MLB AL East Division Odds (2026).

The 2026 MLB AL East division odds reflect how sportsbooks currently view each team’s chances of winning the division.

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As the season unfolds, those odds will move based on performance, injuries, and how the contenders separate themselves in one of baseball’s most competitive divisions.

So, how is the AL East race shaping up for 2026? Here’s what you need to know.

MLB AL East Division Odds (2026)

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Team Spotlights (2026)

Toronto Blue Jays (+200)

The reigning American League champions have been the most aggressive team this offseason, signaling they are fully committed to a 2026 World Series run. Toronto made the biggest splash of the winter by signing right-hander Dylan Cease to a massive seven-year deal, anchoring a rotation that already features Kevin Gausman and Shane Bieber. They further bolstered their lineup by agreeing to a four-year, $60 million contract with Japanese slugger Kazuma Okamoto. While they face questions at shortstop with Bo Bichette testing free agency, the Blue Jays remain the team to beat in the East thanks to their deep pitching staff and high-octane offense led by Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

New York Yankees (+200)

After a 94-win season ended in a disappointing ALDS exit, the Yankees enter 2026 with a sense of urgency. The front office has focused on stability, re-signing key depth pieces like Ryan Yarbrough, Amed Rosario, and Trent Grisham, but the fan base is eyeing a “big move” to protect Aaron Judge in his age-34 season. With Gerrit Cole and Clarke Schmidt both returning from significant surgeries, the Yankees’ success in 2026 will hinge on the health of their rotation and whether young stars like Jasson Domínguez and Anthony Volpe can take the next leap into superstardom.

Boston Red Sox (+350)

Boston is taking an “unsentimental” approach to 2026, opting for shrewd trades over massive free-agent contracts. The Red Sox significantly bolstered their rotation and veteran presence by acquiring Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras from the Cardinals. With Garrett Crochet established as the ace and the emergence of Jarren Duran as a top-tier lead-off threat, the Red Sox are positioned as the division’s most dangerous “spoiler” with a roster that is deeper than it has been in years.

Baltimore Orioles (+400)

The Orioles are widely considered the most intriguing team heading into 2026. After an inconsistent 2025, the O’s are looking for a “reset” under their young core of Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman. The biggest storyline in Baltimore is the potential breakout of Jackson Holliday, who is poised for a full-time role after a developmental 2025. They’ve already bolstered their rotation by acquiring Shane Baz via trade from the Rays, and if they can add more high-end talent like their recent signings of Pete Alonso and Zach Eflin, they have the prospect capital and offensive ceiling to reclaim the division crown.

Tampa Bay Rays (+3000)

The Rays find themselves in a rare rebuilding phase as they prepare for the 2026 season. After back-to-back losing campaigns, the front office has traded away established stars like Brandon Lowe and Shane Baz to replenish a farm system that is now loaded with high-ceiling talent. The 2026 season will be about the development of top prospects like shortstop Carson Williams and first baseman Xavier Isaac. While they may have the longest odds in the division, the Rays’ ability to maximize young pitching talent means they can never be fully counted out.

MLB AL East Division Winners (2016-Present)

The table below highlights every MLB AL East division winner since 2016.

2025 AL East Results

The 2025 AL East race was defined by a historic “worst-to-first” turnaround. After finishing at the bottom of the division in 2024, the Toronto Blue Jays surged to the top of the standings, clinching the division title on the final day of the regular season. It was a photo finish with the New York Yankees, who matched Toronto’s 94 wins but lost the crown due to a head-to-head tiebreaker. The division proved its reputation as a “gauntlet,” sending three teams to the postseason, where Toronto eventually captured the American League Pennant.

AL East Team Overview (2025)

• Toronto Blue Jays (94–68): Toronto Blue Jays (94–68): Led by ALCS MVP Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and a resurgent pitching staff, the Jays went from 2024’s basement to 2025 AL East and AL Pennant champions.

• New York Yankees (94–68): Despite a monster 58-home run season from Aaron Judge, the Yankees settled for a Wild Card spot after losing the tiebreaker to Toronto, though they remained the division’s statistical powerhouse.

• Boston Red Sox (89–73): Boston exceeded expectations behind a breakout year from Jarren Duran, securing a Wild Card berth and proving they could compete with the division’s top tier again.

• Tampa Bay Rays (77–85): Significant pitching injuries hampered the Rays’ consistency, leading to a rare sub-.500 finish as they struggled to keep pace in the high-scoring East.

• Baltimore Orioles (75–87): Entering the year as favorites, the Orioles struggled with consistency and rotation health, leading to a disappointing finish that sees them entering 2026 as a “bounce-back” candidate.