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Rule Five Draft: MLB Teams Draft Talent, Players Fight for Big League Spots
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Major League Baseballs Rule Five Draft: A Chance for Undiscovered Talent
Today, the Rule Five Draft is underway, offering a unique opportunity for teams to acquire promising players not currently on a forty-man roster. The draft order is based on last seasons standings, with the worst teams getting the first picks. Each selection costs $100,000, but if the player isnt kept on the Major League roster for the entire season, they must be offered back to their original team for $50,000. Players aged 18 or younger in 2021 or 19 or older in 2022, who arent protected on a forty-man roster, are eligible. The Colorado Rockies, Chicago White Sox, and Washington Nationals, having finished at the bottom of the standings, are actively looking to strengthen their rosters. The Minor League phase also takes place, allowing teams to select players for their Triple-A affiliates at a cost of $24,000.
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