The Chicago Cubs have to either add these players to their 40-man roster, or risk losing them in the Rule 5 draft
As the Chicago Cubs prepare for another pivotal offseason, a handful of young prospects are now eligible for the Rule 5 Draft—meaning the team must decide who’s worth protecting and who might be plucked away by another club.
The Rule 5 draft is a yearly event that gives MLB teams an opportunity to select players who are not on other teams' 40-man rosters.