Summary
A 21-year-old pitching prospect, Jedixson Paez, from the Boston Red Sox was picked by the Chicago White Sox during the Rule 5 draft. The White Sox selected him after the Red Sox did not add him to their 40-man roster, making him eligible for the draft.
Key Facts
- The Rule 5 draft is an event where teams can select players not protected on another team's roster.
- Jedixson Paez is a 21-year-old pitcher originally signed by the Red Sox from Venezuela in 2021.
- Paez was ranked as the 19th best prospect in the Red Sox farm system by MLB Pipeline.
- His fastball can reach speeds of 94 mph, and he has shown strong control when pitching.
- The Red Sox did not include him on their 40-man roster, leaving him available for the draft.
- The Chicago White Sox, who are in a rebuilding phase, selected Paez with hopes he might join their major league roster.
- If Paez does not make the White Sox team, he can return to the Red Sox, following the rules of the draft.
