The National League East enters the 2026 MLB season as arguably the most fascinating and volatile division in baseball, a true "arms race" where front office philosophies are clashing as violently as the talent on the field. From Steve Cohen’s relentless pursuit of a dynasty in Queens and Dave Dombrowski’s “championship or bust” mentality in Philadelphia to the Braves’ calculated, data-driven sustainability, the strategies at the top are as aggressive as ever. But we can't sleep on the vision taking shape in Washington or the retooling efforts in Miami, both of which are set to disrupt the hierarchy with waves of high-ceiling youth. In this Front Office Insights preview, we peel back the curtain on how these five organizations constructed their 2026 rosters, identifying the fantasy implications of their winter moves and predicting which decision-makers have set their squads up to dominate the summer.

New York Mets

Philadelphia Phillies

Atlanta Braves

Miami Marlins

Washington Nationals