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AL East Rankings: Does Wieters departure hurt the Baltimore Orioles?

Sep 23, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy (2) is tagged out by Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Wellington Castillo (7) in the ninth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy (2) is tagged out by Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Wellington Castillo (7) in the ninth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
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Baltimore Orioles’ catcher Welington Castillo replaces Wieters, but how does he rank among the rest of the AL East catchers?

TheBaltimore Orioleswill be the only team in the division starting the season with a new catcher behind the plate, despite several changes at the position in the AL East.

The Orioles addedWelington Castilloin the offseason, while the Yankees tradedBrian McCannand the Rays signedWilson Ramos, who is expected to miss a large chunk of the season as he recovers from his ACL injury.

To recap, the2016 end of season rankingsfeatured the following order:

5. Tampa Bay Rays

4. Toronto Blue Jays

3. Baltimore Orioles

2. New York Yankees

1. Boston Red Sox

CanSandy Leon‘s breakout year keep him in the number one ranking, or will the young star,Gary Sanchezsupplant him?

Remember, these are my rankings, and I invite comments and conversation!

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