MLB Power Rankings: Making sense of the first three weeks
By David Hill
40. Although the Giants have made some moves to improve their roster, they could be looking to sell. According to reports, virtually everything in the bullpen can be had for the right price. In the case of Mike Melancon, that price could be anything from a used sweat sock to a bag of batting practice balls. Chances are, if he does end up being moved, the Giants will either need to pay a significant portion of his remaining salary, or send along a decent prospect.. . Previous: . San Francisco Giants. 25. team
. Previous: . Colorado Rockies. 24. team. 108. It is time for the Rockies to move Ian Desmond to the bench. With David Dahl healthy once more, the ideal outfield alignment would be Dahl, Raimel Tapia, and Charlie Blackmon. Instead, Desmond has made nearly every start in center. He would still have a use as a super utility player, but should not be in the starting lineup every day.
. Previous: . Los Angeles Angels. 23. team. 102. One has to wonder how much longer of a leash Cody Allen will have with the Angels. While he comes with the Proven Closer label, he has not been close to a light’s out reliever since the end of 2017. Meanwhile, Ty Buttrey has been dominant, allowing 12 baserunners in 9.1 innings, but also striking out 13 batters. A change may not be immediately forthcoming, but Allen’s grasp on the closer role has to be getting a bit weaker.
22. team. 127. The young Padres have endured their first real tough stretch of the 2019 season, snapping a six game losing streak on Sunday. Luis Urias was sent back to AAA to get more regular playing time, as he had an incredibly slow start after his promotion. Although he really does not have much left to prove at the AAA level, he also does not have a clear path the playing time with the Padres currently.. . Previous: . San Diego Padres
63. The Detroit Tigers have played 20 games on the year, and have won ten of those contests. Meanwhile, Shane Greene has saved every single one of those games, and has only made two appearances this season where he was not called upon in a save situation. As much as it is easy to say that this pace cannot continue, Greene is on pace for 80 saves, which would shatter the MLB record.. . Previous: . Detroit Tigers. 21. team