MLB Clubs Lock In 40-Man Rosters To Protect Prospects Before Rule 5 Draft

Overview

• The Washington Nationals protected LHP Jake Bennett, RHP Riley Cornelio and OF Christian Franklin by adding them to the 40-man roster.
• The Cincinnati Reds added SS Edwin Arroyo, OF Héctor Rodríguez and INF Leonardo Balcazar while designating RHP Carson Spiers for assignment.
• The Philadelphia Phillies selected RHP Andrew Painter, RHP Alex McFarlane and OF Gabriel Rincones Jr., bringing their 40-man count to 33.
• The Houston Astros added RHP Miguel Ullola to the 40-man roster and designated INF Ramón Urías for assignment, with the Rule 5 Draft set for Dec. 10 in Orlando.
• The Cleveland Guardians placed Austin Peterson, Kahlil Watson, Angel Genao and Yorman Gomez on the 40-man and DFA’d RHP Nic Enright, while the Twins added six, the Tigers selected five and the Giants and Braves made no protections.