Red Sox drop in MLB Power Rankings as AL East rivals improve
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 3:38 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
As of June 2, 2026, the Boston Red Sox have slipped to last place in the American League East, now 11.5 games behind the first-place Tampa Bay Rays. The latest MLB Power Rankings reveal the Red Sox fell two spots to No. 24. Meanwhile, the New York Yankees rose to No. 4, and the Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles also improved their rankings. Garrett Crochet's recovery setback adds to the team's struggles this season.
- •Red Sox rank No. 24 in Power Rankings.
- •They trail the Rays by 11.5 games in AL East.
- •Yankees move up to No. 4 in rankings.
- •Blue Jays climb to No. 15, Orioles to No. 20.
- •Garrett Crochet faces a setback in recovery.
- 3:38 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox See AL East Foes Rise In Power Rankings
"The Boston Red Sox are in last place in the American League East, 11.5 games behind the first-place Tampa Bay Rays.
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