SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 11: Hunter Renfroe #11 of the Tampa Bay Rays reacts after striking out against the Houston Astros during the second inning in game one of the American League Championship Series at PETCO Park on October 11, 2020 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Friday was the deadline for teams to protect prospects from the Rule V draft and as a casualty of it, the Tampa Bay Rays cut outfielder Hunter Renfroe. Should the Colorado Rockies pursue him for 2021?
In a bit of a surprising move, the reigning American League Champion Tampa Bay Rays designated outfielder Hunter Renfroe for assignment since they needed the 40-man roster space to protect some of their prospects.