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Rule 5 risk the White Sox can take with MLB lockout looming

With the lockout looming, the White Sox can take a risk with infielder William Bergolla Jr. in Rule 5 that they normally wouldn't be able to take.

By Noah Phalen · South Side Showdown

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 1:00 PM

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Writer Noah Phalen argues an expected MLB lockout complicates Rule 5 draft decisions for the Chicago White Sox.
Players on the 40-man roster cannot play during a lockout, while unprotected minor leaguers can continue playing.
The deadline to add eligible players to the 40-man roster is November 17.

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Noah Phalen of Southside Showdown reports that an expected December 1 MLB lockout could heavily impact the Chicago White Sox's Rule 5 draft roster decisions ahead of the November 17 deadline. A cancelled draft would mean players placed on the 40-man roster could miss game time if a lockout affects the regular season, while minor leaguers not on the 40-man roster can continue playing.

Phalen highlights infielder William Bergolla Jr. as the primary candidate facing this roster dilemma. Other players eligible for protection include Jeral Perez, Ryan Burrowes, Samuel Zavala, Seth Keener, Garrett Wright, and Nick Altermatt.

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