Earlier today, I wrote about the Rule 5 Draft and how the Red Sox could actually participate this year, something they have not done much in the past. They did indeed participate. They also did not select anyone from my list of 14 possibilites. So, half right!
Instead, they took a young infielder from the Astros organization. Jonathan Arauz was their selection. He is a former Phillies prospect who was traded to Houston in the deal that sent Ken Giles to the Astros prior to the 2016 season. Arauz was suspended for 50 games in 2017 after testing positive for a banned substance.