Author Topic: Rule 5 Draft: 2024-25 (Read 1273 times)

imref · « **on:** November 12, 2024, 10:57:54 am »

Draft takes place on December 11.

A look at the Nats who are available and who they are likely to protect:
http://www.nationalsarmrace.com/?p=18711

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Group 1 Protection Candidates: Alvarez near lock, Sinclair maybe
Group 1A Protection Candidates: Schoff maybe
Group 2 Protection Candidates: Hassell a lock.
Group 3 Protection Candidates: None
Group 4 Protection Candidates: Cronin maybe, Solesky unlikely.
Group 5 Protection Candidates: Lara a lock, Made, Atencio, Acosta unlikely

Senatorswin · « **Reply #1 on:** November 12, 2024, 11:51:02 am »

If we lose any of those that aren't a lock I don't think it will matter.

Slateman · « **Reply #2 on:** November 12, 2024, 11:58:04 am »

At this point, I'd rather Rizzo not draft anyone. The last two have been utter disasters, and there were much better options he ignored.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #3 on:** November 12, 2024, 12:32:33 pm »

Nunez ultimately looks like a backup glove first infielder who may have a shot at an MLB roster. Could maybe have used the roster slot better earlier in the year, but not a disaster.

Ward flamed out; I think the Os grabbed him and may find a key.

I think Rizzo is too conservative in his Rule 5 picks. Guys he can carry in the bullpen or bench without too much damage to the roster. I'd rather see him go for the best bat and see if he's more than a minor league mirage.

Senatorswin · « **Reply #4 on:** November 12, 2024, 04:00:34 pm »

Santander has to be the poster boy for rule 5 pickups.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #5 on:** November 12, 2024, 07:05:38 pm »

Quote from: Senatorswin on November 12, 2024, 04:00:34 pm

Santander has to be the poster boy for rule 5 pickups.

Jayson Werth and Shane Victorino a few years back.

blue911 · « **Reply #6 on:** November 13, 2024, 06:45:43 am »

Quote from: Natsinpwc on November 12, 2024, 07:05:38 pm

Jayson Werth and Shane Victorino a few years back.

Johan Santana, Josh Hamilton.

And if you want to go way back, Roberto Clemente

Mattionals · « **Reply #7 on:** November 13, 2024, 07:56:59 am »

Quote from: blue911 on November 13, 2024, 06:45:43 am

Johan Santana, Josh Hamilton.

And if you want to go way back, Roberto Clemente

What, no love for Jesus Flores?

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #8 on:** November 13, 2024, 09:57:24 am »

Quote from: blue911 on November 13, 2024, 06:45:43 am

Johan Santana, Josh Hamilton.

And if you want to go way back, Roberto Clemente

Lou Merloni got a broadcast career out of it and maybe a ring.

imref · « **Reply #9 on:** November 18, 2024, 03:06:48 pm »

Prospect protection deadline is tomorrow. Andrew Flax says Hassell and Lara are locks as well, and possibly Andrew Alvarez. Possibly Daison Acosta. There are four open slots on the 40-man.

imref · « **Reply #10 on:** November 19, 2024, 02:09:04 pm »

Hassell and Lara added to the 40 man.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #11 on:** November 19, 2024, 03:19:46 pm »

Perhaps they think they are signing players before the Rule 5 draft so they wanted to keep some slots open?

imref · « **Reply #12 on:** November 19, 2024, 03:28:15 pm »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on November 19, 2024, 03:19:46 pm

Perhaps they think they are signing players before the Rule 5 draft so they wanted to keep some slots open?

or drafting someone?

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #13 on:** November 19, 2024, 03:30:34 pm »

Todd Boss at Nationals Arm Race goes through the history of Nats players protected from rule 5. Rates as probably 3 of the best moves by the Nats protecting Irvin, Parker, and Herz, along with Taylor, Goodwin, and Solis. 2013, with Taylor, Barrett, and Solis probably had the most impact, but if Parker and Herz hold rotation slots, then 2024 may edge that out.
https://www.nationalsarmrace.com/

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #14 on:** November 19, 2024, 03:35:46 pm »

Adding a guy only to waive him before the Rule 5 draft burns an option and also exposes him to others through waivers, so it isn't a cost-free decision. Alvarez doesn't have great stuff so maybe they figure he's worth being kept off the roster as he's not the type most teams would keep on a roster for a year.

imref · « **Reply #15 on:** March 24, 2025, 05:27:24 pm »

https://www.federalbaseball.com/2025/3/18/24388689/nationals-roster-rule-5-pick-evan-reifert-returned-to-rays

IanRubbish · « **Reply #16 on:** March 24, 2025, 06:24:18 pm »

Quote from: imref on March 24, 2025, 05:27:24 pm

https://www.federalbaseball.com/2025/3/18/24388689/nationals-roster-rule-5-pick-evan-reifert-returned-to-rays

Yet another Rizzo scratch off that came up empty. More to come.

varoadking · « **Reply #17 on:** March 24, 2025, 06:38:22 pm »

Quote from: IanRubbish on March 24, 2025, 06:24:18 pm

Yet another Rizzo scratch off that came up empty. More to come.

We've already got a good deal more on the 26 man roster...

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #18 on:** March 25, 2025, 08:23:05 am »

Quote from: IanRubbish on March 24, 2025, 06:24:18 pm

Yet another Rizzo scratch off that came up empty. More to come.

It's a little early, but I'm curious about how many Rule 5s are being carried around the majors, and which ones will have significant roles.

Smithian · « **Reply #19 on:** March 25, 2025, 09:43:00 am »

Guys available in the Rule V are available for a reason. Hits are rare. I’m glad they washed their hands early this season after not using Nunez last season.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #20 on:** March 25, 2025, 10:02:44 am »

Quote from: Smithian on March 25, 2025, 09:43:00 am

Guys available in the Rule V are available for a reason. Hits are rare. I’m glad they washed their hands early this season after not using Nunez last season.

But the team was not a contender last year anyway. So they kept a guy with some promise if he can learn to hit a little. And this year he can get at bats in Triple A. If you get a young controllable back up infielder it's good.