The Phillies have more than a handful of prospects that could be eligible for the Rule 5 draft later this offseason.
To protect those prospects from the draft, the Phillies must add them to the organization’s 40-man roster before the Nov. 18 deadline.
Here are five prospects the organization could protect from the Rule 5 draft.
RHP Andrew Painter
Painter is likely a lock to be added to the Phillies 40-man roster this winter. He’s arguably their top prospect.
The right-hander is coming off his first full season since undergoing Tommy John surgery in July 2023.