The first three pitching prospects the Detroit Tigers protected from the Rule 5 draft were easy to predict: right-hander Matt Manning, righty Alex Faedo and left-hander Joey Wentz.
One day before Friday's deadline to add prospects to the 40-man roster, a fourth spot was created when utility player Brandon Dixon was released. And the vacancy was filled by right-handed reliever Alex Lange. The franchise believes the 25-year-old could pitch in majors next year, making him a priority to shield from the Rule 5 draft on Dec.