MLB Teams Protect Prospects Ahead of Rule 5 Draft

The recent MLB offseason activity saw multiple teams making strategic moves to protect key prospects from the Rule 5 Draft. The Minnesota Twins called up pitchers Travis Adams and Marco Raya, bolstering their pitching depth, while the Kansas City Royals added Noah Cameron, Luinder Avila, and Eric Cerantola to their 40-man roster, safeguarding them from the draft. The Yankees protected infielder Caleb Durbin and catcher Jesús Rodríguez, highlighting Durbin's impressive performance in the Arizona Fall League. The Boston Red Sox added Hunter Dobbins and Jhostynxon Garcia to their roster, while the Chicago Cubs made notable changes by adding Owen Caissie and Ben Cowles, designating Adbert Alzolay and Brennen Davis for assignment. These moves reflect teams' efforts to secure promising talent and address potential roster gaps ahead of the next season.