These Fall League prospects could earn 40-man roster spots

MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo examined the top Rule 5-eligible prospects competing in the Arizona Fall League who could earn 40-man roster spots before the November 17 protection deadline. While Top 100 prospects Jarlin Susana of the Nationals and Demetrio Crisantes of the Diamondbacks are considered virtually certain to be protected, several other notable players across the league are pushing to avoid exposure in the upcoming Rule 5 Draft.

Key candidates highlighted include Brewers infielder Jett Williams, Phillies infielder Aroon Escobar, Orioles right-hander Patrick Reilly, and Reds infielder Carlos Sanchez. Callis and Mayo analyzed how positional versatility, power surges, and strong pitching repertoires could force clubs to add prospects such as Brewers catcher Matthew Wood, Phillies reliever Estibenzon Jimenez, and Dodgers southpaw Luke Fox to their rosters.