After the past three days at Major League Baseball's winter meetings were focused on big leaguers, Thursday put a spotlight on prospects looking to make a name for themselves with new teams through the Rule 5 draft.
The Rule 5 draft gives players who have been in the minors for at least four years and weren't added to their current team's 40-man roster. All draftees are assigned to their new team's 25-man roster heading into next season, but they can be sent back to their original team if they pass through waivers.
MLB teams aren't required to make a selection during the Rule 5 draft, but most of them will if they have a 40-man roster spot available to take a flyer on a player they believe can serve a role for the upcoming season.