Giants lose Conner Menez, five others in MiLB Rule 5 Draft

Photo by Will Newton/Getty ImagesThe San Francisco Giants lost six prospects in Wednesday’s Minor League Rule 5 Draft, and added one. Most notable of the losses is left-handed pitcher Conner Menez, who was the fifth selection in the draft (which ultimately went 51 players deep).

Menez, who was taken by the Chicago Cubs, spent time on the Giants Major League roster in each of the last three seasons, accruing a 4.04 ERA and 5.01 FIP, with 45 strikeouts to 20 walks in 42.1 innings. He was designated for assignment in August when the Giants activated Tommy La Stella off of the Injured List, but he cleared waivers and returned to AAA Sacramento.

With the No. 12 pick, the Giants lost right-handed…