This offseason the deadline for major league clubs to finalize their 40-man rosters in advance of the Rule 5 draft appears set for November 19. Scott Harris, Jeff Greenberg, and their staff have a few tough decisions ahead of them. With an active roster that just made their first playoff run, and a strong farm system, it will be impossible to protect everyone. Teams without that depth will have some Tigers farm hands to consider on December 12, when the Winter Meetings conclude with the Rule 5 draft.
Currently the Tigers 40-man roster stands at 39 players. Once the World Series concludes, they’ll have to add back any players on the 60-day IL.