Major League Baseball's Winter Meetings are here and that means that it's time to focus on what really matters this offseason. No, no, not the notable free agents and trade candidates. We're talking about the Rule 5 Draft, of course. This year's version will take place on Wednesday, the day after MLB's Draft Lottery. Unlike its amateur counterpart, the Rule 5 Draft's selection order is not subjected to a lottery or provisions that penalize repeaters. Instead, the Colorado Rockies , owners of the worst 2025 record, will get to make the first pick, with the rest of the order proceeding according to inverted winning percentage.

The Rule 5 Draft is a mechanism that protects against talent hoarding. Teams have only so many years after signing a player before they have to add them to the 40-

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