Just ahead of Major League Baseball’s Rule 5 protection deadline, the Phillies have added the contracts of three minor leaguers to their 40-man roster.
That puts 38 players on the 40-man roster, however, the team designated Justin Bour for assignment last week. He is expected to clear waivers and, once he does, will be released and become a free agent, leaving 37 players on the 40-man.
Minor league players who were signed when they were 19 or older and have played in professional baseball for four years or more are eligible for the draft.