Clubs draft in reverse order of the standings from the previous season. Players signed at age 18 or younger need to be added to their club's 40-man roster within five seasons or they become eligible …

Dec 11, 2024 · A total of 15 players were taken in the Major League phase of this year’s Rule 5 and 11 of them were pitchers. It started when the White Sox took right-hander Shane Smith from the …

Dec 7, 2022 · Two trades were announced soon after the conclusion of the Rule 5 Draft. The Rays acquired right-hander Kevin Kelly, taken by the Rockies, for cash considerations while the Reds sent …

Dec 6, 2023 · Three Yankees Minor League pitchers were taken among the 10 players selected in the Major League phase of the 2023 Rule 5 Draft. That included the top two selections when the A’s took …

Dec 11, 2024 · Below is this year’s complete Rule 5 Draft order. A team must have room on its roster to make a pick, so each team’s 40-man status is included in parentheses.

Dec 9, 2024 · Because the Rule 5 Draft is a somewhat complicated affair, here is a look at how it works, as well as how it has evolved, heading into the 2024 edition, scheduled for Wednesday in Dallas, …

Dec 5, 2024 · Teams protected 59 prospects on 40-man rosters two weeks ago but left several others up for grabs in the annual Rule 5 Draft. That draft will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 2 p.m. …

Nov 26, 2024 · Any player eligible for the Rule 5 Draft and not added to his organization’s roster by 6 p.m. ET now will be available to be selected by another organization. The Draft will take place at the …

Dec 11, 2024 · MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo recapped the Rule 5 results from the heaviest-volume draft in some time, featuring 83 total picks, including 15 during the Major League phase.

3 days ago · In the past 10 years (2015-24), 135 players have been selected in the Major League phase of the Rule 5 (there was no Major League phase in 2021). Most haven't made much of a big league …