The SF Giants did not make any selections in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft, but their prospects were popular targets. Ryan Murphy headlined the group of five prospects to be selected away through that channel.
SF Giants lose five prospects in the MiLB phase of the Rule 5 draft
Interestingly, the Giants did not a pick in either phase of the Rule 5 draft. They did swing a trade with the Minnesota Twins to acquire young backstop Daniel Susac.
Pitchers Spencer Miles and Ryan Watson were drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays and A’s, respectively, in the major league phase.