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Phillies Add Minor League Shortstop in Rule 5 Draft

While the Phillies did not draft any one in the Major League portion of the Rule 5 Draft like they have with Tyler Goeddel, Shane Victorino, and Michael Martinez, they did make a move in the later rounds.

In the Double-A round of the Rule 5 Draft, the Phillies selected shortstop Jorge Flores out of the Blue Jays organization.

Unlike the first round of the Rule 5 Draft, the Phillies can designate Flores to a minor league team, and do not need to play him on the big league club. He is currently listed on the Iron Pigs roster, but could start as low as Single-A Clearwater.