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A good problem to have? Rule 5 draft roster crunch

Related Topics: Taj Bradley, Xavier Edwards

After a much too fast playoff exit, Rays fans can watch the remaining playoff teams complete, and start to think about 2023.

One of the real dilemmas for the Rays front office will be who to include in the 40 man roster heading into the Rule 5 draft. The Rays have many talented players, which will be protected?

The Sure Bets

Curtis Mead

Curtis is one of the best-hitting prospects in all of baseball. Mead hit .298/.390/.532 with an above-average walk-to-strikeout ratio that stands at 1.72. He is one of the best at crushing lefties, he gathered jaw-dropping numbers in 2022 by hitting .