As 2026 MLB spring training winds to a close, teams are making the toughest cuts as they put the finishing touches on their Opening Day rosters.
In the grand scheme of things, the initial 26-man roster is largely inconsequential. Teams will cycle through dozens of other players over the course of the season, and the first round of roster shuffling will come just days after the season starts when teams are looking for fresh arms in the bullpen or navigating early injuries.
For now, we’ve taken one final crack at predicting each team’s Opening Day lineup and starting rotation. This will put the finishing touches on a series of predictions that have been updated throughout the offseason.
Also included is a prediction for each team’s MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and breakout player to provide a quick snapshot of a few names to know for each team heading into the new season.
