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Here were the toughest Rule 5 calls and their outcomes

The deadline for adding players to 40-man rosters has passed. Teams had until 6 p.m. ET on Tuesday to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft, which will take place Dec. 10 at the Winter Meetings in Orlando,

This Massive Detroit Tigers' Right-Hander Could an A's Target in Rule 5 Draft

The Tigers elected not to add this 6'8'' right-hander to their 40-man roster, leaving him unprotected and available for selection in the Rule 5 Draft.

Can Khalil Watson emerges as a Guardians’ power prospect after Rule 5 protection move?

Former first-round pick shows maturity and developing pop. Could Khalil Watson join the outfield mix for Cleveland in 2026?

Andrew Painter, Alex McFarlane, and Gabriel Rincones Jr. added to Phillies’ roster before Rule 5 draft

The Phillies added three prospects to their 40-man roster Tuesday to protect them from next month’s Rule 5 draft: right-handed pitchers Andrew Painter and Alex McFarlane and outfielder Gabriel Rincones Jr.
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Red Sox protect David Sandlin, Shane Drohan, Tyler Uberstine from Rule 5 Draft

He would have been one of the first picks in the Rule 5 draft had the Sox not protected him. Shane Drohan has already been picked in the Rule 5 draft. He was swiped by the White Sox after the Sox left him unprotected following the 2023 season.

Kansas City Royals news: Qualifying offers, Rule 5 protections

The Kansas City Royals protected two top-30 prospects from the Rule 5 Draft on Tuesday. MLB.com’s Anne rogers highlights some other Top-30 prospects that are now available for other teams in this winter’s draft.
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