Every offseason, the Dodgers forty man roster becomes a crunch as talented prospects become eligible for the rule five draft. This winter will be no different as the Dodgers will see some notable players become rule five eligible. For those who may be wondering how a player becomes eligible for the rule five draft, here is a breakdown from MLB.com:
Players who signed with their current club at age 18 or younger and have played professionally for at least five years are eligible to be selected, as are those who signed at 19 or older and have at least four years of professional experience.