Video: Twins Rule 5 Draft, 40-Man Roster Decisions

[Tom Froemming]

The Twins will need to add several of their top prospects to their 40-man roster this offseason in order to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft. He's a discussion on who is eligible and how this element to the offseason may shape their winter.

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[AKTwinsFan]

You add all of them. Might end up having to release some other players to make room but its a must. All have very good potential. And several are from trades that would be wasted not to add them.

[jorgenswest]

Thanks for the video.

I appreciated the insight of the types of players that tend to be kept. I think that has to factor into the Twins decision making. It is very difficult to stash a position player on the roster. How can an outfielder that doesn’t play a major league centerfield be kept unless that player is a starter? Eventually injuries will create a need for that roster spot. It is also hard to take an infielder that doesn’t play a major league shortstop. If a catcher is taken they need to be ready to handle the load of a second catcher.

The need for roster spots is a Twin consideration also. Every roster spot given to a player that needs more time in the minors essentially shrinks the 40 man roster. More in season DFAs will result.

[stringer bell]

Agree with @jorgenswest that some risks can be taken with position players because it is so difficult to keep them on the major league roster. Even though there is a good chance they’ll break in to the majors some time this year, it is likely Rosario and Fedko can be left of the 40-man roster this winter. 

[SteveLV]

We have so many weak players on our 40 man roster it is child's play to make room for guys with projectable talent.  Youd could cut the 40 man to 27 or 28 with no loss of actual talent.