"As a refresher, the Rule 5 draft is a way for players potentially talented enough for the big leagues but blocked by their current clubs to find opportunities elsewhere. Any players that were 18 and under at the time of their original signing and went professional in 2021, and any players who turned pro at 19 years of age or older in 2022, are eligible to be selected in the Rule 5 draft if they are not on a 40-man roster."
"Clubs need to have an open 40-man roster spot in order to make a pick but aren't obligated to make a selection on their turn. If they do make a pick, they will have to pay $100K to the team they select from. The selected players must stay on the active roster (or injured list) for the entire 2026 season or else be placed on waivers. If they clear waivers, they must be offered back to their original team."
The 2025 Rule 5 draft occurs this afternoon at the Winter Meetings in Orlando. Eligible players include those who signed at 18 or younger in 2021 and those who signed at 19 or older in 2022, provided they are not on a 40-man roster. Selection order follows reverse standings from the most recent season. Clubs need an open 40-man roster spot to pick and must pay $100,000 per selection. Selected players must remain on the active roster or injured list for the entire 2026 season or be placed on waivers and potentially returned to their original team. Last year 15 players were chosen; few remain with their selecting clubs.
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