Free agency remains on hold for the Boston Red Sox until they figure out a way to open space in their budget but they found a way to add to the roster through the Rule 5 Draft.
The Red Sox selected infielder Jonathan Arauz from the Houston Astros organization with the 17th pick of the major league phase of this year’s Rule 5 Draft.
Red Sox make a Rule 5 selection – SS Jonathan Arauz, from the Astros.
— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) December 12, 2019
Arauz hit .249/.319/.388 with 11 home runs and 55 RBI in 115 games split between Houston’s High-A and Double-A affiliates last season.