The Rule 5 Draft continues to inch closer, and the Boston Red Sox have made a swarm of roster moves to protect three top prospects they want to retain. They designated a few players for assignment, traded more away, and still left multiple tantalizing young players unprotected.
Boston fans should brace themselves to lose a few prospects in December’s draft. Players who aren't close to MLB-readiness are unlikely to be taken because they require a precious 40-man roster spot to pick up, but some top prospects and more developed players could be taken during the Winter Meetings.