The annual MLB Rule 5 Draft will take place during the Winter Meetings on Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET. The Philadelphia Phillies added Andrew Painter, Gabriel Rincones Jr., and Alex McFarlane to their 40-man roster on Nov. 18, protecting them from being eligible for selection in the upcoming draft.
The Phillies have some decent young players coming off solid years throughout the clubs that comprise their minor league system. Some of these prospects show solid long-term upside if they can maintain the progress they made this year in 2026.
There are plenty of intriguing players, mostly pitchers, available in this year's draft who the Phillies might have their eye on.