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Phillies Face Rule 5 Roster Calls Ahead of Tuesday Deadline

Analysts project protections for Andrew Painter plus Dilson Rincones, leaving calls on Alex McFarlane or Griff McGarry for the final hours.

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Red Sox pitching prospect David Sandlin is among the many talented young arms the organization has brought in over the past two years. (Ashley Green/Worcester Red Sox)

Overview

  • The deadline to add eligible prospects to the 40-man roster to prevent Rule 5 selection is Tuesday, Nov. 18.
  • Rule 5 eligibility hinges on signing age and time in the organization, and players taken must be kept on the selecting club’s active roster for a full season.
  • Yahoo Sports, drawing on FanGraphs’ rundown, says Andrew Painter is expected to be protected and is viewed as a leading candidate for an open rotation spot.
  • Dilson Rincones is characterized as a likely protection with a plausible early-season platoon bat role if he makes the majors.
  • Alex McFarlane is mentioned as a probable stash candidate, and the recurring question of whether to protect Griff McGarry remains unresolved until the Phillies announce moves.