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Toolshed: 40-man roster protection preview
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Rule 5 Draft results 2022
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Top Prospects eligible for Rule 5 Draft
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Minnesota Twins Set 40-Man Roster, Protect Minor League Players from Rule 5 Draft - Fastball
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MLB teams add prospects to 40-man rosters in advance of Rule 5 Draft - MLB Daily Dish
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Houston Astros: Corey Julks' first career home run is worth the wait
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Luis García, Jhailyn Ortiz, James McArthur added to Phillies 40-man roster
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Complete history of the MLB Rule 5 Draft
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Cincinnati Reds Set 40-Man Roster, Protect Minor League Players from Rule 5 Draft - Fastball
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White Sox protect Jose Rodriguez, Bryan Ramos from 2022 Rule 5 Draft