These Fall League prospects could earn 40-man roster spots

MLB Pipeline analysts Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo reviewed Rule 5-eligible prospects in the Arizona Fall League who could be added to 40-man rosters ahead of the Nov. 17 deadline. Top 100 prospects Jarlin Susana of the Nationals and Demetrio Crisantes of the Diamondbacks were highlighted as near-certain candidates to receive protection. Teams must finalize their rosters before the Rule 5 Draft scheduled for Dec. 9.

The analysts also evaluated a dozen other eligible players who could warrant roster spots, including Brewers utility player Jett Williams and catcher Matthew Wood, Phillies infielder Aroon Escobar, and Orioles pitcher Patrick Reilly. Callis and Mayo noted that clubs face strategic decisions on balancing raw tools against major league readiness to prevent losing talented prospects to rival organizations.