MLB's Rule 5 Draft Set to Showcase Unprotected Talent

The annual draft offers clubs a chance to claim overlooked prospects, with the 2024 edition taking place Wednesday in Dallas.

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.