Which Yankees deserve protection from the Rule 5 Draft?

Pinstripe Alley's Peter Brody evaluates which eligible New York Yankees minor leaguers warrant protection ahead of the November 17 deadline. Despite the possibility of the major league Rule 5 Draft being canceled due to upcoming CBA expiration, the Yankees have seven vacant spots on their 40-man roster to shield prospects from selection.

Brody argues that top pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange is the sole lock for protection. He also notes hard-throwing arms Allen Facundo, Eric Reyzelman, and Hayden Merda as bullpen candidates, while downplaying protection chances for position players like Roderick Arias.