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Tarik Skubal rises to No. 2 pitcher, while Donovan and Stallings shine in MLB rankings.

Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers has made a significant leap in the MLB rankings, now positioned as the No. 2 starting pitcher. This marks his first appearance in the top rankings, following a remarkable 2024 season where he led the Tigers to their first playoff berth in a decade. Skubal`s impressive stats include 18 wins, a 2.39 ERA, and 228 strikeouts, earning him the American League pitching Triple Crown. His dominance is further highlighted by the best strikeout-minus-walk rate among qualified AL starters and the highest pitching run value in the Majors.

Brendan Donovan of the St. Louis Cardinals has also made waves, climbing to No. 4 at second base. Despite spending more time in left field, Donovan has established himself as one of the league`s premier contact hitters, boasting a career-low 12.4% strikeout rate and a 15.1% whiff rate in 2024. His offensive contributions included 14 homers and a 112 OPS+ across 652 plate appearances.

Jacob Stallings of the Cincinnati Reds has shown notable improvement, achieving career-best numbers with a .263 batting average, .357 on-base percentage, and .453 slugging percentage. His enhanced performance, aided by visual training, has secured him a new one-year, $2.5 million contract with a 2026 option.

As for team projections, the 2025 MLB standings forecast strong performances from the New York Yankees, Milwaukee Brewers, and Philadelphia Phillies, with the Yankees expected to win 94 games. In contrast, the Miami Marlins and Colorado Rockies are anticipated to face challenges, projected to win only 62 and 61 games, respectively. For more insights on player rankings, check out the most improved players and for team standings, visit MLB standings.

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