Eld.gg MLB The Show 25 Stubs: Franchise Phase

Boston Red Sox- Franchise Phase: Rebuild

The Red Sox need to retool their pitching and MLB The Show 25 Stubs field depth while deciding whether to build around or trade away their biggest asset.

Franchise Player (1): Rafael Devers (3B)
Long-Term Core (3): Brayan Bello (SP), Jarren Duran (OF)
Pros With Potential (4): Triston Casas (1B), Wilyer Abreu (OF)
Short-Term/Trade Bait (1S): Kenley Jansen (RP), Chris Martin (RP)
Liability Veteran (3S): Trevor Story (SS)
High-End Prospect (2P): Marcelo Mayer (SS), Roman Anthony (OF)

Rebuild Plan: Decide quickly on whether to extend Devers or move him for a haul. Invest in pitching prospects and use veteran relievers as trade bait.

New York Yankees- Franchise Phase: Retool

Aging stars and a bloated payroll mean the Yankees need to restructure on the fly while staying competitive.

Franchise Player (1): Aaron Judge (OF)
Stars (2): Gerrit Cole (SP), Juan Soto (OF, pending contract)
Long-Term Core (3): Anthony Volpe (SS), Clarke Schmidt (SP)
Pros With Potential (4): Austin Wells (C), Oswald Peraza (INF)
Short-Term/Trade Bait (1S): Giancarlo Stanton (DH), DJ LeMahieu (INF)
High-End Prospect (2P): Jasson Domínguez (OF), Spencer Jones (OF)

Rebuild Plan: Shift aging vets and bulk up pitching. Extend Soto if you can afford it; otherwise, use him as the centerpiece of a franchise-resetting trade.

Toronto Blue Jays- Franchise Phase: Re-evaluate Core

The Jays underperformed in 2024 and may need to MLB The Show 25 Stubs for sale break up their core if things don't improve.