This season is set to be an interesting one in the American League East, with multiple teams in this division that are being given chances to win the American League pennant. The New York Yankees are the favorite to win this division going into the season, but this division is still there to be won for several teams. Here, we look at this year’s AL East futures odds in what should be a very exciting season in this division once again.
2025 AL East Futures Betting Odds
| Team | AL East Odds |
|---|---|
| New York Yankees | -105 |
| Baltimore Orioles | +260 |
| Boston Red Sox | +500 |
| Tampa Bay Rays | +950 |
| Toronto Blue Jays | +1300 |
New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles: Another Tight Battle?
The New York Yankees were the favorites to win this division going into last season. They managed to win the division and piled an American League pennant on top of that before losing in the World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers. This year, the Yankees are again the favorites to win this division, but it will be interesting to see how they respond to losing Juan Soto and replacing him with Paul Goldschmidt in their lineup.
Last season, the Orioles proved they are no fluke, as they had another big season in which they won over 90 games and made the postseason. But after being swept in the Wild Card round by the Kansas City Royals, there will be questions about how serious a contender the Orioles really are in the American League. For now, they are well within contention in the AL East alongside the mighty Yankees.
Boston Red Sox: Their Time to Shine?
The Boston Red Sox have been out of contention in the AL East over the last couple of years. But this could be the season that they jump back into the spotlight in this division title race. Boston got Garrett Crochet from the Chicago White Sox in the offseason and will pair him with Tanner Houck to form a dangerous top of their rotation. If they can get enough out of their offense, the Red Sox could be a dark horse in this race.
Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays: AL East Longshot Teams
The Tampa Bay Rays finished just under the .500 mark in 2024, with their offense being the reason for their struggles. Tampa scored the fewest runs in the American League last season, averaging under four runs per game as a team. Unless that changes this year, the Rays could be at or near the bottom of the AL East standings once again.
As for the Toronto Blue Jays, their run as a contender in the AL East could already be over. They are having contract issues with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., while they continue to fail to lure any big-name free agents in offseason after offseason. It will be interesting to see how the Jays respond to their off-field adversity on the field as they try to prove that they are not dead yet in this era of their franchise history.
