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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.

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.

The Opener: Rule 5 Roster Deadline Day, QO Decisions Due, Managers Of The Year

Teams face tough decisions on protecting prospects from Rule 5 Draft today.
Only one out of 13 players is expected to accept qualifying offers.
Rejecting a qualifying offer can impact both player and team strategies.

The Opener: Contract Talks, Roster Moves, Teoscar

Teams are moving quickly to sign players ahead of the non-tender deadline to avoid arbitration.
Clubs face tough decisions to protect prospects from the Rule 5 Draft, especially with limited roster space.

Yankees add Caleb Durbin, Jesus Rodriguez to 40-man roster for Rule 5 Draft protection

Yankees added players Caleb Durbin and Jesús Rodríguez to their 40-man roster ahead of the Rule 5 Draft deadline to protect valuable prospects.

Dodgers outright pitcher to make room on 40-man roster

Brogdon's poor performance and injury led to his removal from the Dodgers' 40-man roster, affecting the team's roster strategy before the Rule 5 Draft.

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.

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.

The Opener: Rule 5 Roster Deadline Day, QO Decisions Due, Managers Of The Year

Teams face tough decisions on protecting prospects from Rule 5 Draft today.
Only one out of 13 players is expected to accept qualifying offers.
Rejecting a qualifying offer can impact both player and team strategies.

The Opener: Contract Talks, Roster Moves, Teoscar

Teams are moving quickly to sign players ahead of the non-tender deadline to avoid arbitration.
Clubs face tough decisions to protect prospects from the Rule 5 Draft, especially with limited roster space.

Yankees add Caleb Durbin, Jesus Rodriguez to 40-man roster for Rule 5 Draft protection

Yankees added players Caleb Durbin and Jesús Rodríguez to their 40-man roster ahead of the Rule 5 Draft deadline to protect valuable prospects.

Dodgers outright pitcher to make room on 40-man roster

Brogdon's poor performance and injury led to his removal from the Dodgers' 40-man roster, affecting the team's roster strategy before the Rule 5 Draft.
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Today on Pinstripe Alley - 11/20/24

Yankees added players to 40-man roster to protect them from Rule 5 Draft.
Offseason moves are affecting player availability and team strategies.

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.

Yankees Select Caleb Durbin, Jesus Rodriguez

The Yankees added Caleb Durbin and Jesus Rodriguez to their 40-man roster, protecting them from the Rule 5 draft.

Today on Pinstripe Alley - 11/20/24

Yankees added players to 40-man roster to protect them from Rule 5 Draft.
Offseason moves are affecting player availability and team strategies.

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.

Yankees Select Caleb Durbin, Jesus Rodriguez

The Yankees added Caleb Durbin and Jesus Rodriguez to their 40-man roster, protecting them from the Rule 5 draft.
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D-Backs Select Tim Tawa, Joe Elbis

The Diamondbacks added two promising players to their 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 draft, enhancing team depth.

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.

D-Backs Select Tim Tawa, Joe Elbis

The Diamondbacks added two promising players to their 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 draft, enhancing team depth.

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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Who should the Dodgers protect from the 2024 Rule 5 Draft?

Dodgers face tough roster decisions to protect players from the Rule 5 Draft, with a looming deadline to add eligible prospects.

Dodgers 40-Man Roster: Jack Dreyer Protected From 2024 MLB Rule 5 Draft

Jack Dreyer was added to the Dodgers' 40-man roster to avoid being drafted, replacing Connor Brogdon.

Braves Select Rolddy Munoz

The Braves have added Rolddy Munoz to their 40-man roster, protecting him from the Rule 5 Draft.

Rule-5 Draft decision day | TalkNats.com

Teams must finalize their 40-man rosters by November 19 to protect players from being drafted in the Rule-5 Draft.
The Nationals specifically need to navigate tricky roster decisions to protect valuable prospects while managing their roster depth.

Who should the Dodgers protect from the 2024 Rule 5 Draft?

Dodgers face tough roster decisions to protect players from the Rule 5 Draft, with a looming deadline to add eligible prospects.

Dodgers 40-Man Roster: Jack Dreyer Protected From 2024 MLB Rule 5 Draft

Jack Dreyer was added to the Dodgers' 40-man roster to avoid being drafted, replacing Connor Brogdon.

Braves Select Rolddy Munoz

The Braves have added Rolddy Munoz to their 40-man roster, protecting him from the Rule 5 Draft.

Rule-5 Draft decision day | TalkNats.com

Teams must finalize their 40-man rosters by November 19 to protect players from being drafted in the Rule-5 Draft.
The Nationals specifically need to navigate tricky roster decisions to protect valuable prospects while managing their roster depth.
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Padres Select Three Players To 40-Man Roster

The Padres protect Cruz and other players ahead of the Rule 5 Draft, showcasing his potential after a strong minor league season.
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Reds Select Tyler Callihan, Luis Mey

The Reds protected Tyler Callihan and Mey by adding them to the 40-man roster ahead of the Rule 5 draft.

Rangers Select Three Players To 40-Man Roster

Emiliano Teodo's significant minor league improvements have led the Texas Rangers to protect him ahead of the Rule 5 Draft.

Reds Select Tyler Callihan, Luis Mey

The Reds protected Tyler Callihan and Mey by adding them to the 40-man roster ahead of the Rule 5 draft.

Rangers Select Three Players To 40-Man Roster

Emiliano Teodo's significant minor league improvements have led the Texas Rangers to protect him ahead of the Rule 5 Draft.
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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 To Select Hunter Dobbins, Jhostynxon Garcia

The Red Sox are enhancing their roster by adding Hunter Dobbins and Jhostynxon Garcia before the Rule 5 draft deadline.

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.

Astros To Select Colton Gordon

Colton Gordon is added to Astros' 40-man roster to protect him from Rule 5 draft, ensuring he stays with the team.

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.

Marlins make roster moves, address questions about trades and holes to fill this winter

Marlins added three prospects to their 40-man roster but exposed two high draft picks ahead of the Rule 5 draft.

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 To Select Hunter Dobbins, Jhostynxon Garcia

The Red Sox are enhancing their roster by adding Hunter Dobbins and Jhostynxon Garcia before the Rule 5 draft deadline.

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.

Astros To Select Colton Gordon

Colton Gordon is added to Astros' 40-man roster to protect him from Rule 5 draft, ensuring he stays with the team.

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.

Marlins make roster moves, address questions about trades and holes to fill this winter

Marlins added three prospects to their 40-man roster but exposed two high draft picks ahead of the Rule 5 draft.
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White Sox To Select Colson Montgomery, Juan Carela

The White Sox protect top prospects Colson Montgomery and Juan Carela by adding them to the 40-man roster ahead of the Rule 5 Draft.

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.

White Sox To Select Colson Montgomery, Juan Carela

The White Sox protect top prospects Colson Montgomery and Juan Carela by adding them to the 40-man roster ahead of the Rule 5 Draft.

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.
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Brewers Add Logan Henderson, Chad Patrick To 40-Man Roster

The Brewers have added Logan Henderson and Chad Patrick to their 40-man roster in anticipation of 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.

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.
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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.

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.
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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.
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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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

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.

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.

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 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

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.

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.

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 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.
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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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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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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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