Overview

• The Rule 5 Draft allows MLB teams to select eligible players not protected on 40-man rosters, with a $100,000 fee per player selected.
• Players taken in the Major League phase must remain on the selecting team's active roster for the entire following season or be offered back to their original team.
• The St. Louis Cardinals left several notable prospects unprotected, including pitchers Andre Granillo, Ian Bedell, and Darlin Saladin, along with outfielder Mike Antico.
• The draft order is based on the reverse standings from the 2024 MLB season, with the White Sox holding the first pick after finishing with the league's worst record.
• This year's draft will feature both Major League and Minor League phases, providing opportunities for unprotected players to find new homes.