MLB power rankings: Braves steal top spot from Dodgers with statement in LA

• Mookie Betts is back this week, not a moment too soon for flaccid offense.

3. Chicago Cubs (+1)

• Have the Cubs rescued Michael Conforto? Batting .364 with 1.132 OPS in 55 plate appearances.

4. Tampa Bay Rays (+2)

• Nick Martinez's 1.70 ERA is best in club history through eight games for a starter.

5. New York Yankees (-2)

• Carlos Rodón makes season debut, but can't prevent unsettling sweep at Milwaukee.

6. San Diego Padres (-1)

• A quarter through the season, Fernando Tatis Jr. at 0.0 WAR and zero home runs.

7. Milwaukee Brewers (+3)

• Sweep the Yankees for first time since they were an AL team - in 1989.

(Salaries in present-day value calculated by MLB Labor Relations Department, impacted by deferrals and signing bonuses)

1. Juan Soto, Mets - $61,875,000

2. Cody Bellinger, Yankees - $42,500,000

3. Bo Bichette, Mets - $42 million

3. Zack Wheeler, Phillies – $42 million

5. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays - $40,214,286

6. Aaron Judge, Yankees – $40 million

7. Anthony Rendon, Angels - $38,571,429

8. Jacob deGrom, Rangers - $38 million

9. Mike Trout, Angels – $37,116,667

10. Gerrit Cole, Yankees – $36,000,000

11. Jose Altuve, Astros – $33 million

11. Kyle Tucker, Dodgers - $33 million

13. Tyler Glasnow, Dodgers - $32,500,000

14. Francisco Lindor, Mets - $32,477,277

15. Tarik Skubal, Tigers – $32 million

16. Carlos Correa, Astros – $31,500,000

16. Corey Seager, Rangers - $31,500,000

18. Sonny Gray, Red Sox – $31 million

19. Corbin Burnes, Diamondbacks – $30,790,069

20. Giancarlo Stanton, Yankees - $29 million

21. Nathan Eovaldi, Rangers – $28,536,643

22. Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers – $28,206,684

23. Dansby Swanson, Cubs – $28 million

24. Carlos Rodon, Yankees – $27,833,333

25. Stephen Strasburg, Nationals (*retired) – $27,814,045

26. Bryce Harper, Phillies - $27,538,462

27. Trea Turner, Phillies – $27,272,727

28. Blake Snell, Dodgers - $27,152,056

29. Kris Bryant, Rockies - $27 million

30. Yordan Alvarez, Astros - $26,833,333

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(Salaries in present-day value calculated by MLB Labor Relations Department, impacted by deferrals and signing bonuses)

1. Juan Soto, Mets - $61,875,000

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2. Cody Bellinger, Yankees - $42,500,000

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3. Bo Bichette, Mets - $42 million

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3. Zack Wheeler, Phillies – $42 million

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5. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays - $40,214,286

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6. Aaron Judge, Yankees – $40 million

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7. Anthony Rendon, Angels - $38,571,429

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8. Jacob deGrom, Rangers - $38 million

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9. Mike Trout, Angels – $37,116,667

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10. Gerrit Cole, Yankees – $36,000,000

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11. Jose Altuve, Astros – $33 million

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11. Kyle Tucker, Dodgers - $33 million

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13. Tyler Glasnow, Dodgers - $32,500,000

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14. Francisco Lindor, Mets - $32,477,277

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15. Tarik Skubal, Tigers – $32 million

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16. Carlos Correa, Astros – $31,500,000

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16. Corey Seager, Rangers - $31,500,000

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18. Sonny Gray, Red Sox – $31 million

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19. Corbin Burnes, Diamondbacks – $30,790,069

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20. Giancarlo Stanton, Yankees - $29 million

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21. Nathan Eovaldi, Rangers – $28,536,643

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22. Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers – $28,206,684

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23. Dansby Swanson, Cubs – $28 million

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24. Carlos Rodon, Yankees – $27,833,333

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25. Stephen Strasburg, Nationals (*retired) – $27,814,045

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26. Bryce Harper, Phillies - $27,538,462

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27. Trea Turner, Phillies – $27,272,727

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28. Blake Snell, Dodgers - $27,152,056

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29. Kris Bryant, Rockies - $27 million

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30. Yordan Alvarez, Astros - $26,833,333

8. Pittsburgh Pirates (-)

• Oneil Cruz on a 40-homer pace.

9. Cincinnati Reds (-2)

• Elly De La Cruz's 135 adjusted OPS 16% higher than previous career best.

10. Cleveland Guardians (+1)

• A Patrick Bailey-Austin Hedges catching duo won't make anyone forget Johnny Bench.

11. Toronto Blue Jays (+1)

• Addison Barger finally returns and now he needs an elbow MRI.

12. Athletics (+3)

• Can Shea Langeliers bring a batting title back to Yolo County?

13. St. Louis Cardinals (+3)

• Jordan Walker up to 11 home runs.

14. Arizona Diamondbacks (-1)

• Eduardo Rodriguez averaging six innings per start, which he hasn't done since 2019.

15. Detroit Tigers (-6)

• Not exactly a "Win one for the Gipper" response after Tarik Skubal's injury.

16. Philadelphia Phillies (+3)

• Kyle Schwarber homers in four straight games for second time in his career.

17. Texas Rangers (-3)

• Jacob de Grom is 5-0 with a 1.22 ERA when pitching decisive game of series for Rangers.

18. Seattle Mariners (-1)

• Getting ugly: Cal Raleigh in an 0-for-32 hole, average down to .161.

19. Miami Marlins (-1)

• "We're trying to win. We're trying to win this year," GM Peter Bendix says after flurry of roster moves.

20. Baltimore Orioles (-)

• After getting outclassed in four-game sweep in Bronx, they get another shot at Yankees.

21. Kansas City Royals (+2)

• Cole Ragans heads to IL with left elbow impingement.

22. Washington Nationals (-1)

• Nasim Nuñez leads majors with 17 steals.

23. Chicago White Sox (+3)

• Davis Martin, All-Star Game starting pitcher? Stranger things have happened.

24. New York Mets (-2)

• Well, looks like Clay Holmes could fetch a nice haul at trade deadline, at least.

25. Minnesota Twins (-1)

• Series win at Cleveland their first since April 15.

26. Houston Astros (-1)

• After injury reset, Tatsuya Imai will start Tuesday.

27. Boston Red Sox (-)

• Only Texas has scored fewer runs in AL.

28. San Francisco Giants (-)

• Pragmatic or desperate? Dumping Gold Glove catcher Andrew Bailey is definitely something.

29. Los Angeles Angels (-)

• Alek Manoah experience will begin with a "bulk guy" appearance.

30. Colorado Rockies (-)

• Ethan Holliday with a three-homer week in A ball.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: MLB power rankings: Braves overtake Dodgers for top spot