Summary
The Toronto Blue Jays may lose one of their top prospects, Yohendrick Pinango, in the upcoming Rule 5 Draft because he was not added to their 40-man roster. The Rule 5 Draft allows other MLB teams to pick eligible minor league players from other teams if those teams haven't protected the players by adding them to their main team roster.
Key Facts
- The Rule 5 Draft lets MLB teams draft players who aren't on their original team's 40-man roster.
- If another team drafts a player, they must keep him on their main roster all season.
- Yohendrick Pinango is a 23-year-old outfielder and ranks as the No. 7 prospect for the Blue Jays.
- The Blue Jays recently won their first World Series in 32 years.
- Pinango showed strong performance in Double-A but less so in Triple-A.
- There is a risk Pinango could be chosen by another team that is rebuilding and needs outfielders, as he may not be targeted by teams aiming for the playoffs.
