The Rule 5 draft happens every December and for some it’s a non-issue. But for teams like the White Sox it is an opportunity to add to their roster.
However, it’s also an opportunity for other teams to claim a prospect from the Sox growing list. First, let’s take a look at exactly WHAT the Rule 5 draft is.
How does the Rule 5 work?
The Rule 5 draft was basically created to give players that have been with teams for 4-5 years in their minor league system a chance to prove themselves with another organization.