It’s time for the Rule 5 Draft! An exciting draft where teams attempt to find hidden gems to add to their MLB roster for the upcoming season.
Because of the new CBA the regular MLB Draft now has a lottery system. However the Rule 5 Draft order is still reverse standings from the previous year. That means the Tigers have the 6th pick.
Most of you know the drill by now, but the Rule 5 draft is the final featured attraction of the winter meetings, currently underway in San Diego. A team can select an eligible player from any team that isn’t protected on their 40-man roster.