AL East Preview 2026: Yankees’ Early Test, Red Sox’s New Identity, Blue Jays’ Balance, Rays Stay Annoying | 159

Welcome to Episode 159 of Tablesetters, as we turn to the American League East heading into the 2026 season. This division isn’t about who’s best — it’s about when each team is at its best. The Yankees have the highest ceiling. The offense is loaded, Judge is still that guy, and the lineup is deeper than it’s been in years. The question is survival early. The rotation is thin to start, and how they navigate that stre