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Jake Vogel, Austin Gauthier Among Dodgers Prospects Eligible For 2024 MLB Rule 5 Draft

Dodgers' 40-man roster decisions are critical ahead of the 2024 Rule 5 Draft, impacting player retention and MLB debuts.

Atlanta Braves Rule 5 Draft Eligible Prospects

The Atlanta Braves are preparing for the Rule 5 draft by adding key players to their 40-man roster, specifically focusing on reliever Domingo Gonzalez.

Rule 5 Draft Update: September Edition

Rule 5 draftees can significantly impact teams, regardless of season performance, showcasing untapped potential during roster challenges.

Detroit Tigers promote Ty Madden from Triple-A Toledo to start vs. White Sox in MLB debut

Ty Madden is making his MLB debut as a starter for the Detroit Tigers after a recent improvement, driven by adjustments in player development.

Ex-Red Sox Prospect Picked In Rule 5 Draft Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

The Chicago White Sox drafted Shane Drohan from the Boston Red Sox in the Rule 5 Draft.
Drohan underwent shoulder surgery, starting the 2024 season likely on the injured list.

Jake Vogel, Austin Gauthier Among Dodgers Prospects Eligible For 2024 MLB Rule 5 Draft

Dodgers' 40-man roster decisions are critical ahead of the 2024 Rule 5 Draft, impacting player retention and MLB debuts.

Atlanta Braves Rule 5 Draft Eligible Prospects

The Atlanta Braves are preparing for the Rule 5 draft by adding key players to their 40-man roster, specifically focusing on reliever Domingo Gonzalez.

Rule 5 Draft Update: September Edition

Rule 5 draftees can significantly impact teams, regardless of season performance, showcasing untapped potential during roster challenges.

Detroit Tigers promote Ty Madden from Triple-A Toledo to start vs. White Sox in MLB debut

Ty Madden is making his MLB debut as a starter for the Detroit Tigers after a recent improvement, driven by adjustments in player development.

Ex-Red Sox Prospect Picked In Rule 5 Draft Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

The Chicago White Sox drafted Shane Drohan from the Boston Red Sox in the Rule 5 Draft.
Drohan underwent shoulder surgery, starting the 2024 season likely on the injured list.
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Happy Birthday George Bell

George Bell celebrates his 65th birthday today, marking a significant career as a famous Blue Jays outfielder.

Yankees' notable Rule 5 Draft-eligible prospects

The Rule 5 Draft is crucial for teams to acquire unprotected prospects, focusing mainly on relievers for immediate major league impact.

Community Prospect List No. 37

Juan Sánchez ranked 36th in the San Francisco Giants organization's prospect list.
Sánchez performed well in 2023, showing potential for future success.

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.

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.

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.

Happy Birthday George Bell

George Bell celebrates his 65th birthday today, marking a significant career as a famous Blue Jays outfielder.

Yankees' notable Rule 5 Draft-eligible prospects

The Rule 5 Draft is crucial for teams to acquire unprotected prospects, focusing mainly on relievers for immediate major league impact.

Community Prospect List No. 37

Juan Sánchez ranked 36th in the San Francisco Giants organization's prospect list.
Sánchez performed well in 2023, showing potential for future success.

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.

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.

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.
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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.

2023 Rule 5 Update: April Edition

Rule 5 Draft has seen unusual player retention this season.

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.

Guardians Return Rule 5 Pick Deyvison De Los Santos To Diamondbacks

Deyvison De Los Santos returned to Diamondbacks after being selected by Guardians in Rule 5 Draft.
Josh Naylor expected to take over first base duties for Guardians on Opening Day.
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Red Sox prospect lost in Rule 5 draft has shoulder surgery, will miss time

Shane Drohan underwent shoulder surgery impacting his start of the season.
Drohan's Rule 5 status with the White Sox is now tied to spending a full season on the active roster.

White Sox Rule 5 Pick Shane Drohan Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

White Sox left-hander Shane Drohan underwent a nerve decompression procedure in his left shoulder. John Brebbia has a calf strain but might be ready for Opening Day.

Red Sox prospect lost in Rule 5 draft has shoulder surgery, will miss time

Shane Drohan underwent shoulder surgery impacting his start of the season.
Drohan's Rule 5 status with the White Sox is now tied to spending a full season on the active roster.

White Sox Rule 5 Pick Shane Drohan Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

White Sox left-hander Shane Drohan underwent a nerve decompression procedure in his left shoulder. John Brebbia has a calf strain but might be ready for Opening Day.
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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.

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.

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

Erick Fedde's pitch arsenal impressed the Chicago White Sox.
The White Sox signed Fedde to a two-year, $15 million deal.
The White Sox liked the potential of Rule 5 pick Shane Drohan.

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

Erick Fedde's pitch arsenal impressed the Chicago White Sox, leading to his signing with the team for a two-year, $15 million deal.
The White Sox also liked the upside of Rule 5 pick Shane Drohan, citing indications of upside in his performance and analytics.

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

Erick Fedde's pitch arsenal impressed the Chicago White Sox.
The White Sox signed Fedde to a two-year, $15 million deal.
The White Sox liked the potential of Rule 5 pick Shane Drohan.

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

Erick Fedde's pitch arsenal impressed the Chicago White Sox, leading to his signing with the team for a two-year, $15 million deal.
The White Sox also liked the upside of Rule 5 pick Shane Drohan, citing indications of upside in his performance and analytics.
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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.
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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.
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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.
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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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