MLB, Rule 5 Draft
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Rule 5 draft, Minor League
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The Rule 5 Draft isn't taking place until Wednesday, and while early buzz at the Winter Meetings might be about things like where Kyle Tucker will sign, there are always early whispers about names who could go in the Rule 5 Draft.
With the first overall pick in the Rule 5 Draft, the Rockies just added a potential diamond in the rough to their bullpen.
Newly acquired pitchers Jedixson Paez and Alexander Alberto crack the organization's Top 30 prospects after being selected by the White Sox in the Rule 5 Draft.
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The 2025 Rule 5 Roundup
Hill, 25, was a 15th round pick of the Rockies in 2022 and has yet to pitch above Low-A. He spent the bulk of his last three seasons with the Low-A Fresno Grizzlies as a late innings reliever. In 2025 he posted a 6.11 ERA over 41 appearances and struck out 65 batters to 37 walks over 45 2/3 innings of work.