MLB Rule 5 Draft 2025 Results and Team-by-Team Breakdown

Newly-hired Colorado Rockies general manager Josh Byrnes just took on the first test of his tenure in Denver.

The Rockies had the top pick when the Rule 5 Draft kicked off Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET in Orlando.

Here's how the 2025 Rule 5 draft played out.

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2025 Rule 5 Draft Results

Round 1

1. Colorado Rockies: RJ Petit, RHP, Tigers Triple-A
2. Chicago White Sox: Jedixson Paez, Red Sox Triple-A
3. Washington Nationals: Griff McGarry, RHP, Phillies Triple-A
4. Minnesota Twins: Daniel Susac, C, Athletics Triple-A
5. Pittsburgh Pirates: Carter Baumler, RHP, Orioles Triple-A
6. Athletics: Ryan Watson, RHP, Giants Triple-A
7. St. Louis Cardinals: Matt Pushard, RHP, Marlins Triple-A
8. Houston Astros: Roddery Muñoz, RHP, Reds Triple-A
9. Cleveland Guardians: Peyton Pallette, RHP, White Sox Triple-A
10. Toronto Blue Jays: Spencer Miles, RHP, Giants Triple-A
11. New York Yankees: Cade Winquest, RHP, Cardinals Triple-A
12. Philadelphia Phillies: Zach McCambley, RHP, Marlins Triple-A

Round 2

1. Chicago White Sox: Alexander Alberto, RHP, Rays Triple-A

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Eighteen teams ultimately passed on selecting players, while the White Sox were the only organization to bring in two Rule 5 prospects.

The Rule 5 draft allows clubs with open spots on their roster to select eligible players from other MLB or minor league rosters.

Clubs had until Nov. 18 to protect any eligible players by adding them to their 40-man rosters.

Fifteen players were selected during the 2024 Rule 5 Draft, per MLB.com's Joe Trezza.

Of those players, Trezza noted the White Sox's Shane Smith, Miami Marlins' Liam Hicks and Toronto Blue Jays' Angel Bastardo were the only ones to stay with their club for the entirety of the 2025 season.

Clubs who participated in this edition of the Rule 5 draft will now hope to find similar success stories in 2025.