#rule-5-draft

#rule-5-draft

Outfielder Joshua Palacios has elected minor league free agency after clearing outright waivers, allowing him to explore new opportunities rather than accepting a minor league assignment.

The Atlanta Braves have returned infielder Christian Cairo to the Cleveland Guardians after a brief stint, indicating challenges in solidifying his position within the roster.

The Reds have returned Rule 5 draft selection Cooper Bowman to the Athletics after a brief stint, indicating the challenges faced by the player at the big league level.

The Rule 5 draft at the winter meetings highlighted a strong preference for pitchers, with 11 of 15 unprotected players being selected, indicating teams’ focus on bolstering their pitching staff.

Logan Henderson, a fourth-round pick in the 2021 draft, has shown great potential for the Brewers, highlighted by a solid 3.32 ERA and impressive strikeout rate. Henderson’s success in the minor leagues, particularly with a dominant changeup, makes him a key player for Milwaukee’s future pitching lineup, worth monitoring as he may soon transition to the Major League level.