However, teams can protect Rule 5 eligible prospects by adding them to their 40-man roster. During last year’s Rule 5 draft, the New York Mets lost left-handed pitcher Nate Lavender to the Tampa ...

Players become eligible for the Rule 5 draft if they're signed at 18 years old or younger and not added to their team's ...

Seven of the 15 MLB Rule 5 picks ended up sticking with MLB teams on Opening Day rosters. Six picks have been returned to their original teams while two (Nate Lavender and Angel Bastardo ...