The Philadelphia Phillies selected the contracts of six minor-league prospects Friday, adding players to the team’s 40-man roster ahead of next month’s Rule 5 draft.
Right-handed pitcher Francisco Morales, outfielder Simon Muzziotti, shortstop Nick Maton and left-handed pitchers Kyle Dohy, Damon Jones and Bailey Falter are now protected from being selected by another team in the Rule 5 draft.
Morales, the Phillies’ fourth-best prospect according to Phillies Nation‘s most recent ranking, is the most notable player added to the 40-man roster. The 21-year-old is a power pitcher with a sharp slider. Morales had a 3.