"The Toronto Blue Jays didn't lose a single player in the MLB Rule 5 Draft, which is good news considering the prospects that were at risk of being selected. Toronto left three of its top 12 prospects unprotected for the draft, but all three players slipped by unselected. Josh Kasevich, Victor Arias and Yohendrick Pinango - the Blue Jays' number 12, number 9, and number 7 ranked prospects according to MLB Pipeline - will be staying in the organization for now."
"Blue Jays prospects Pinango and Kasevich weren't selected in Rule 5 Draft Fans may be breathing a sigh of relief, especially when it comes to Pinango and Kasevich. As far as MLB Pipeline is concerned, Pinango is the Blue Jays' highest ranked outfield prospect and Kasevich is the highest infield prospect behind only JoJo Parker and Arjun Nimmala. Kasevich is a shortstop too, which could be important if Bo Bichette leaves via free agency."
"Kasevich dealt with injuries for most of 2025, playing in just 42 games, 29 of which were in Triple A. He did play in the Arizona Fall League, where he hit .255/.419/.255 in 17 games. Highly touted for his defense, MLB Pipeline calls Kasevich an "extremely intelligent young prospect." He doesn't hit with much power, but the Blue Jays believe he can be an efficient contact hitter."
The Toronto Blue Jays did not lose any players in the MLB Rule 5 Draft after leaving three top-12 prospects unprotected. Josh Kasevich, Victor Arias and Yohendrick Pinango remained unselected and will stay in the organization. Pinango is the highest-ranked outfield prospect while Kasevich ranks as the top infield prospect behind JoJo Parker and Arjun Nimmala and profiles as a shortstop. Kasevich battled injuries in 2025 but showed plate discipline in the Arizona Fall League. Catcher Edward Duran, the club's 13th prospect, posted a .275/.362/.405 line and showed defensive and offensive improvement.
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