#Rule 5 Draft

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The Yankees and their "gift returns"

The Rule 5 Draft allows teams to select players from other organizations but they must return them if they don't keep them on the major league roster for a whole season.
Occasionally, teams will trade for a player and then trade him back to the original team at a later date, similar to returning a gift.

2023 Los Angeles Dodgers Player Reviews: Gus Varland

Gus Varland made his MLB debut with the Milwaukee Brewers but was eventually offered back to the Los Angeles Dodgers after struggling. He performed better with the Dodgers and had a memorable game against his former Brewers teammates.

Under-The-Radar Red Sox Pitcher 'Opening Eyes' Early At Spring Training

Justin Slaten is already making an impact at Red Sox spring training.
The Red Sox have high hopes for Slaten and believe he has the potential to become a success story from the Rule 5 Draft.

Around the Empire: Yankees news - 4/18/24

Aaron Judge's slow start doesn't worry the Yankees due to his maintained elite on-base skills and clutch moments.
The Yankees are monitoring former prospects who were taken in the Rule 5 Draft, looking at players like Mitch Spence and Matt Sauer.
The Yankees will take their time to find a full-time replacement for John Sterling in the radio booth, with Justin Shackil and Emmanuel Berbari currently sharing duties.

Giants call up Luis Matos, Kai-Wei Teng

The San Francisco Giants made early roster moves due to player absences and injuries.
Limited options led to surprising pitcher replacements, including a Rule 5 protection player.

Giants add two pitchers to 40-man, protect them from Rule 5 Draft

The Giants strengthened their 40-man roster by adding promising pitchers Carson Seymour and Carson Ragsdale.

The Yankees and their "gift returns"

The Rule 5 Draft allows teams to select players from other organizations but they must return them if they don't keep them on the major league roster for a whole season.
Occasionally, teams will trade for a player and then trade him back to the original team at a later date, similar to returning a gift.

2023 Los Angeles Dodgers Player Reviews: Gus Varland

Gus Varland made his MLB debut with the Milwaukee Brewers but was eventually offered back to the Los Angeles Dodgers after struggling. He performed better with the Dodgers and had a memorable game against his former Brewers teammates.

Under-The-Radar Red Sox Pitcher 'Opening Eyes' Early At Spring Training

Justin Slaten is already making an impact at Red Sox spring training.
The Red Sox have high hopes for Slaten and believe he has the potential to become a success story from the Rule 5 Draft.

Around the Empire: Yankees news - 4/18/24

Aaron Judge's slow start doesn't worry the Yankees due to his maintained elite on-base skills and clutch moments.
The Yankees are monitoring former prospects who were taken in the Rule 5 Draft, looking at players like Mitch Spence and Matt Sauer.
The Yankees will take their time to find a full-time replacement for John Sterling in the radio booth, with Justin Shackil and Emmanuel Berbari currently sharing duties.

Giants call up Luis Matos, Kai-Wei Teng

The San Francisco Giants made early roster moves due to player absences and injuries.
Limited options led to surprising pitcher replacements, including a Rule 5 protection player.

Giants add two pitchers to 40-man, protect them from Rule 5 Draft

The Giants strengthened their 40-man roster by adding promising pitchers Carson Seymour and Carson Ragsdale.
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maddelucchi11 months ago
Normally teams only acquire system depth during the milb phase of the Rule 5 Draft, but the #SFGIants selected two players with intriguing prospect pedigree. Check out my latest @SFGiantsFN, which includes an update on Dariel Lopez's injury rehab.
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SF Giants add two exciting prospects in milb phase of Rule 5 Draft

The SF Giants added two players in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 Draft: pitcher Nick Garcia and infielder Dariel Lopez.
Garcia struggled in Double-A in 2023 but has the potential to transition to a bullpen role with his pitch mix.

SF Giants add two exciting prospects in milb phase of Rule 5 Draft

The SF Giants added two players in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 Draft: pitcher Nick Garcia and infielder Dariel Lopez.
Garcia struggled in Double-A in 2023 but has the potential to transition to a bullpen role with his pitch mix.
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White Sox select left-hander Shane Drohan in Rule 5 Draft

The White Sox selected left-hander Shane Drohan from the Boston Red Sox in the Rule 5 Draft.
Drohan had a 5.06 ERA and 129 strikeouts over 123 innings in the Red Sox farm system in 2023.

What stands out about pitcher Erick Fedde, plus 4 takeaways from the Chicago White Sox at the winter meetings

Erick Fedde's pitch arsenal caught the attention of the Chicago White Sox.
The White Sox signed Fedde to a two-year, $15 million deal pending a physical.

Merrimack's Mickey Gasper picked up by Red Sox

The Red Sox selected Mickey Gasper in the minor league portion of the Rule 5 Draft from the Yankees' Double-A roster.
The Red Sox lost pitching prospects Shane Drohan and Ryan Fernandez in the major league portion of the draft.

White Sox select left-hander Shane Drohan in Rule 5 Draft

The White Sox selected left-hander Shane Drohan from the Boston Red Sox in the Rule 5 Draft.
Drohan had a 5.06 ERA and 129 strikeouts over 123 innings in the Red Sox farm system in 2023.

What stands out about pitcher Erick Fedde, plus 4 takeaways from the Chicago White Sox at the winter meetings

Erick Fedde's pitch arsenal caught the attention of the Chicago White Sox.
The White Sox signed Fedde to a two-year, $15 million deal pending a physical.

Merrimack's Mickey Gasper picked up by Red Sox

The Red Sox selected Mickey Gasper in the minor league portion of the Rule 5 Draft from the Yankees' Double-A roster.
The Red Sox lost pitching prospects Shane Drohan and Ryan Fernandez in the major league portion of the draft.
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Red Sox Pluck Catcher From Yankees System In Rule 5 Draft

The Boston Red Sox selected catcher Mickey Gasper from the New York Yankees farm system in the Rule 5 Draft.
This move further connects the Red Sox and Yankees, who rarely make deals with each other.
The Red Sox also acquired pitcher Justin Slaten from the New York Mets in a post-draft trade.

Craig Breslow Has 'High Hopes' For Reliever Red Sox Acquired From Mets

The Boston Red Sox traded for Justin Slaten after initially losing out on him in the Rule 5 draft.
The Red Sox were impressed with Slaten's pitching abilities, including his swing-and-miss stuff and profile as a back of the bullpen arm.

Red Sox Pluck Catcher From Yankees System In Rule 5 Draft

The Boston Red Sox selected catcher Mickey Gasper from the New York Yankees farm system in the Rule 5 Draft.
This move further connects the Red Sox and Yankees, who rarely make deals with each other.
The Red Sox also acquired pitcher Justin Slaten from the New York Mets in a post-draft trade.

Craig Breslow Has 'High Hopes' For Reliever Red Sox Acquired From Mets

The Boston Red Sox traded for Justin Slaten after initially losing out on him in the Rule 5 draft.
The Red Sox were impressed with Slaten's pitching abilities, including his swing-and-miss stuff and profile as a back of the bullpen arm.
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Braves select Tyler Thomas in Triple-A Rule 5 draft

The Atlanta Braves had no players selected in the Rule 5 draft.
The Braves selected Tyler Thomas from the New York Mets in the Triple-A rounds.

Red Sox Trade For Pitcher Mets Selected In Rule 5 Draft

The Red Sox traded for Justin Slaten from the Mets in the Rule 5 draft.
Slaten is a promising reliever with improved control and a strong arsenal of pitches.

Even Rule 5 draft is dull for SF Giants, most other teams as MLB Winter Meetings come to a close

The San Francisco Giants did not make any selections in the Rule 5 draft
The Giants added pitcher Nick Garcia in the minor-league portion of the draft

Why SF Giants left 2 promising prospects unprotected in Rule 5 draft

The Giants left two of their top position player prospects exposed in the Rule 5 draft, betting that they are still too raw for the major leagues.
The Giants added three pitchers to their 40-man roster ahead of the deadline, citing the need for capable reinforcements due to roster limitations.
Shortstop Aeverson Arteaga and center fielder Grant McCray are considered strong athletes and defenders, but have not played above High-A.

Dodgers Add Three To 40-Man Roster

The Dodgers have selected three players' contracts to protect them from the Rule 5 draft: Nick Frasso, Landon Knack, and Hunter Feduccia.
Frasso was ranked as the #5 prospect in the Dodgers' system and had a solid performance in Double-A Tulsa.
Knack had a sub-3.00 ERA and showed potential as a back-end starter in Tulsa and Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Braves leave Jesse Franklin, among others, exposed to Rule 5 Draft

The Atlanta Braves have a weak farm system and few prospects to protect in the Rule 5 draft.
One notable prospect left exposed is Jesse Franklin, who has shown power but struggles with strikeouts.
It is unlikely that another team will select Franklin in the draft due to his lack of hitting consistency and limited defensive value.

Braves select Tyler Thomas in Triple-A Rule 5 draft

The Atlanta Braves had no players selected in the Rule 5 draft.
The Braves selected Tyler Thomas from the New York Mets in the Triple-A rounds.

Red Sox Trade For Pitcher Mets Selected In Rule 5 Draft

The Red Sox traded for Justin Slaten from the Mets in the Rule 5 draft.
Slaten is a promising reliever with improved control and a strong arsenal of pitches.

Even Rule 5 draft is dull for SF Giants, most other teams as MLB Winter Meetings come to a close

The San Francisco Giants did not make any selections in the Rule 5 draft
The Giants added pitcher Nick Garcia in the minor-league portion of the draft

Why SF Giants left 2 promising prospects unprotected in Rule 5 draft

The Giants left two of their top position player prospects exposed in the Rule 5 draft, betting that they are still too raw for the major leagues.
The Giants added three pitchers to their 40-man roster ahead of the deadline, citing the need for capable reinforcements due to roster limitations.
Shortstop Aeverson Arteaga and center fielder Grant McCray are considered strong athletes and defenders, but have not played above High-A.

Dodgers Add Three To 40-Man Roster

The Dodgers have selected three players' contracts to protect them from the Rule 5 draft: Nick Frasso, Landon Knack, and Hunter Feduccia.
Frasso was ranked as the #5 prospect in the Dodgers' system and had a solid performance in Double-A Tulsa.
Knack had a sub-3.00 ERA and showed potential as a back-end starter in Tulsa and Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Braves leave Jesse Franklin, among others, exposed to Rule 5 Draft

The Atlanta Braves have a weak farm system and few prospects to protect in the Rule 5 draft.
One notable prospect left exposed is Jesse Franklin, who has shown power but struggles with strikeouts.
It is unlikely that another team will select Franklin in the draft due to his lack of hitting consistency and limited defensive value.
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Dodgers lose Carson Taylor & Darlin Pinales in MiLB stage of 2023 Rule 5 Draft - Dodgers Digest

The Dodgers protected three prospects from the Rule 5 Draft
The Dodgers did not lose any players in the MLB phase of the draft

What former Rule 5 Draft picks had to say about what it's like to be selected

The Rule 5 Draft gives MLB teams the opportunity to roster unprotected prospects from other teams for a fee.
Players eligible for the major league portion of the Rule 5 Draft may not have been added to a team's 40-man roster within five seasons if signed at age 18, or within four seasons if signed at age 19.

Yankees hit hard in MLB Rule 5 Draft with three pitchers taken

Three Yankees pitchers were selected by other teams during the Rule 5 draft.
The Yankees have been losing pitching depth through trades and the Rule 5 draft.

SF Giants protect three pitching prospects from Rule 5 Draft

The SF Giants added three pitching prospects to their 40-man roster to protect them from being selected in the Rule 5 Draft.
The added prospects include left-handed reliever Erik Miller, right-handed pitcher Trevor McDonald, and right-handed pitcher Kai-Wei Teng.
The Giants prioritized pitching over young hitters in their roster additions.

Dodgers News: 3 Players Added to 40-Man Roster, Protected from Rule 5 Draft

MLB clubs announced players protected from Rule 5 Draft.
The Rule 5 Draft allows clubs to draft eligible players from other teams.
Los Angeles Dodgers protected RHP Nick Frasso, RHP Landon Knack, and C Hunter Feduccia.

The Opener: Yankees, Cubs, Rule 5 Draft

The Yankees are still in talks to acquire superstar Soto from the Padres
The Cubs' plans are uncertain, as they try to land impact players like Ohtani and Glasnow
The Rule 5 Draft will take place today, potentially adding new talent to teams

Dodgers lose Carson Taylor & Darlin Pinales in MiLB stage of 2023 Rule 5 Draft - Dodgers Digest

The Dodgers protected three prospects from the Rule 5 Draft
The Dodgers did not lose any players in the MLB phase of the draft

What former Rule 5 Draft picks had to say about what it's like to be selected

The Rule 5 Draft gives MLB teams the opportunity to roster unprotected prospects from other teams for a fee.
Players eligible for the major league portion of the Rule 5 Draft may not have been added to a team's 40-man roster within five seasons if signed at age 18, or within four seasons if signed at age 19.

Yankees hit hard in MLB Rule 5 Draft with three pitchers taken

Three Yankees pitchers were selected by other teams during the Rule 5 draft.
The Yankees have been losing pitching depth through trades and the Rule 5 draft.

SF Giants protect three pitching prospects from Rule 5 Draft

The SF Giants added three pitching prospects to their 40-man roster to protect them from being selected in the Rule 5 Draft.
The added prospects include left-handed reliever Erik Miller, right-handed pitcher Trevor McDonald, and right-handed pitcher Kai-Wei Teng.
The Giants prioritized pitching over young hitters in their roster additions.

Dodgers News: 3 Players Added to 40-Man Roster, Protected from Rule 5 Draft

MLB clubs announced players protected from Rule 5 Draft.
The Rule 5 Draft allows clubs to draft eligible players from other teams.
Los Angeles Dodgers protected RHP Nick Frasso, RHP Landon Knack, and C Hunter Feduccia.

The Opener: Yankees, Cubs, Rule 5 Draft

The Yankees are still in talks to acquire superstar Soto from the Padres
The Cubs' plans are uncertain, as they try to land impact players like Ohtani and Glasnow
The Rule 5 Draft will take place today, potentially adding new talent to teams
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Red Sox Lose Notable Pitching Prospect To White Sox In Rule 5 Draft

The Boston Red Sox lost two pitching prospects in the Rule 5 Draft: Shane Drohan and Ryan Fernandez.
Both pitchers had strong performances in the minor leagues but struggled at the Triple-A level.
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Giants add Minor Leaguers Nick Garcia and Dariel Lopez in Rule 5 Draft

The San Francisco Giants had a quiet Rule 5 Draft this year with no players selected in the Major League portion.
The Giants protected several pitchers but still had some players at risk of being selected.

Yankees lose some depth in the 2023 Rule 5 Draft

Three teams chose players from the Yankees' system in the Rule 5 Draft.
The Oakland A's selected Mitch Spence, a 25-year-old right-hander, as the first overall pick.

Giants add Minor Leaguers Nick Garcia and Dariel Lopez in Rule 5 Draft

The San Francisco Giants had a quiet Rule 5 Draft this year with no players selected in the Major League portion.
The Giants protected several pitchers but still had some players at risk of being selected.

Yankees lose some depth in the 2023 Rule 5 Draft

Three teams chose players from the Yankees' system in the Rule 5 Draft.
The Oakland A's selected Mitch Spence, a 25-year-old right-hander, as the first overall pick.
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Miami Marlins lose one prospect in MLB's Rule 5 Draft

The Miami Marlins did not select a player in the MLB phase of the Rule 5 Draft for the first time in seven years.
Shortstop Nasim Nunez was picked by the Washington Nationals with the fifth overall pick in the Rule 5 Draft.
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Here's how the Red Sox were affected by the 2023 Rule 5 Draft

The Red Sox lost two players in the Rule 5 Draft and added a new reliever through a trade with the Mets.
The Red Sox' farm system has undergone changes with the addition of Justin Slaten and the departure of Shane Drohan and Ryan Fernandez.

Red Sox add two pitching prospects to 40-man roster

The Red Sox added Wikelman Gonzalez and Luis Perales to their 40-man roster to protect them from being chosen in the Rule 5 Draft.
Gonzalez is considered one of the Red Sox' best pitching prospects and was named the Red Sox' Starting Pitcher of the Year among all minor leaguers.
Perales is known for his electric fastball, which Baseball America considers the best fastball in the Red Sox organization.

Here's how the Red Sox were affected by the 2023 Rule 5 Draft

The Red Sox lost two players in the Rule 5 Draft and added a new reliever through a trade with the Mets.
The Red Sox' farm system has undergone changes with the addition of Justin Slaten and the departure of Shane Drohan and Ryan Fernandez.

Red Sox add two pitching prospects to 40-man roster

The Red Sox added Wikelman Gonzalez and Luis Perales to their 40-man roster to protect them from being chosen in the Rule 5 Draft.
Gonzalez is considered one of the Red Sox' best pitching prospects and was named the Red Sox' Starting Pitcher of the Year among all minor leaguers.
Perales is known for his electric fastball, which Baseball America considers the best fastball in the Red Sox organization.
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Wednesday's Winter Meetings open thread

The Atlanta Braves acquired outfielder Jarred Kelenic and two others in a five-player deal with the Seattle Mariners at the Winter Meetings.
The Cleveland Guardians received the first overall pick in the second annual Draft Lottery while the Atlanta Braves will have the 24th pick.

Braves claim RHP Penn Murfee off waivers from Mets

The Atlanta Braves have claimed right-hander Penn Murfee off waivers from the New York Mets and designated righty Yonny Chirinos for assignment.
Murfee missed most of the season due to elbow inflammation and underwent surgery in July to repair damage to his UCL.
The Braves' 40-man roster is currently full and they have until Tuesday to set their roster for the Rule 5 Draft.

Wednesday's Winter Meetings open thread

The Atlanta Braves acquired outfielder Jarred Kelenic and two others in a five-player deal with the Seattle Mariners at the Winter Meetings.
The Cleveland Guardians received the first overall pick in the second annual Draft Lottery while the Atlanta Braves will have the 24th pick.

Braves claim RHP Penn Murfee off waivers from Mets

The Atlanta Braves have claimed right-hander Penn Murfee off waivers from the New York Mets and designated righty Yonny Chirinos for assignment.
Murfee missed most of the season due to elbow inflammation and underwent surgery in July to repair damage to his UCL.
The Braves' 40-man roster is currently full and they have until Tuesday to set their roster for the Rule 5 Draft.
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Dodgers 40-Man Roster: Nick Frasso, Landon Knack & Hunter Feduccia Protected From Rule 5 Draft

The Los Angeles Dodgers added three players to their 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft.
Pitching prospects Nick Frasso and Landon Knack, along with catcher Hunter Feduccia, were added to the roster.
Frasso is the Dodgers' top pitching prospect, Knack is the No. 9 prospect, and Feduccia projects as a backup catcher.

Dodgers add Nick Frasso, Landon Knack, Hunter Feduccia to 40-man, protect them from Rule 5 Draft - Dodgers Digest

The Dodgers added pitchers Nick Frasso and Landon Knack, and catcher Hunter Feduccia to the 40-man roster before the Rule 5 Draft deadline.
All three players that an analyst recommended the Dodgers protect were indeed protected.
Frasso is considered a top prospect with great performance, showcasing plus control and strikeout ability.
Knack is considered Major League ready with high-floor starter potential.
Feduccia is the third catcher in the organization and would provide depth in the Major League backup role if protected.

Dodgers 40-Man Roster: Nick Frasso, Landon Knack & Hunter Feduccia Protected From Rule 5 Draft

The Los Angeles Dodgers added three players to their 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft.
Pitching prospects Nick Frasso and Landon Knack, along with catcher Hunter Feduccia, were added to the roster.
Frasso is the Dodgers' top pitching prospect, Knack is the No. 9 prospect, and Feduccia projects as a backup catcher.

Dodgers add Nick Frasso, Landon Knack, Hunter Feduccia to 40-man, protect them from Rule 5 Draft - Dodgers Digest

The Dodgers added pitchers Nick Frasso and Landon Knack, and catcher Hunter Feduccia to the 40-man roster before the Rule 5 Draft deadline.
All three players that an analyst recommended the Dodgers protect were indeed protected.
Frasso is considered a top prospect with great performance, showcasing plus control and strikeout ability.
Knack is considered Major League ready with high-floor starter potential.
Feduccia is the third catcher in the organization and would provide depth in the Major League backup role if protected.
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Some final Rule 5 predictions

The San Francisco Giants, like all teams, will have to add certain prospects to the 40-man roster to protect them from December's Rule 5 Draft.
The Giants have a quite full roster with 36 spots already filled, so they are not expected to protect a bunch of players or add anyone in the actual draft.
Predicting the Rule 5 protections is difficult and there are different predictions depending on who you ask and read.
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