The deadline to protect prospects from the Rule 5 draft is 5 p.m. CT today, November 15.
In an effort to clear space on 40-man rosters, teams are beginning to make deals.
The Cubs have reportedly made one that will add a player to their 40-man:
Hearing #Rays have a deal in place to trade Mastrobuoni to #Cubs, return would be a Class A pitcher. If completed, that would open one of several 40-man roster spots they’ll need by 6 p.m.
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) November 15, 2022
Miles Mastrobuoni is a multi-position player, primarily a second baseman, but he played shortstop, third base and all three outfield positions for Triple-A Durham in 2022, where he had a pretty good year at the plate: .