The last article laid out the premise of an impending Roster Crunch. This one will take a closer look at 15 Rule 5 eligible players who deserve mention in regards to 40-man roster protection...
In some sense, the Padres are entering a third stage of the re-building process.
In the First stage, 2016-2017, the Padres were aggressive in the Rule 5 draft. AJ Preller and co. selected a total of seven players over a two year span, handcuffing the Major League coaching staff with multiple players each season who were unlikely to contribute in a meaningful way.