MLB Network is continuing its annual tradition of ranking the “Top 10 Players Right Now” at each position.

Using rankings based on past performance, various offensive and defensive metrics (including both advanced statistics and traditional numbers) and analysis by the MLB Network research team, “The Shredder” produced its list of the 10 best players at each position right now.

The 10-show rollout began on Tuesday with the top center fielders being announced and will conclude with the top left fielders on Jan. 29.

Here’s a look at the list for every position.

Top 10 center fielders

The top of this list looks different than it did a year ago due to Aaron Judge’s impending move back to right field, which puts Seattle standout Julio Rodríguez into the No. 1 spot. Right behind him is Jackson Merrill, who is coming off an impressive rookie season for the Padres. Byron Buxton, Michael Harris II, Mike Trout, Brandon Marsh and Luis Robert Jr. all return from last year’s list, but there are several other new names -- including Oneil Cruz, who switched from shortstop to center late in the 2024 season, and defensive whiz Daulton Varsho.

CENTER FIELDERS

1. Julio Rodríguez, SEA (Last year’s rank: No. 2)
2. Jackson Merrill, SD (NR)
3. Byron Buxton, MIN (7)
4. Michael Harris II, ATL (5)
5. Mike Trout, LAA (4)
6. Brandon Marsh, PHI (10)
7. Daulton Varsho, TOR (NR)
8. Garrett Mitchell, MIL (NR)
9. Oneil Cruz, PIT (NR)
10. Luis Robert Jr., CWS (3)