If you’re asking why I’m devoting an entire article and a lot of research to something as measly of the Rule 5 draft, it’s because I’m a weirdo who enjoys such things. Is the Rule 5 Draft the highlight of the winter meetings for me? I can’t say...but yes.
The Rule 5 draft isn’t a huge event because, frankly, it’s not all that meaningful. Most of the players that are drafted end up returning to their original teams but there are some that don’t and that is what I find interesting. The event offers teams a chance to fill in some holes on their roster at a minimal price and take some fliers on guys with upside.