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MLB completes 2025 Rule 5 Draft with 13 major league selections
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Thirteen players, mostly right-handed pitchers, were selected in the Major League phase of the 2025 Rule 5 Draft held Wednesday in Orlando, Florida. The Colorado Rockies led off by taking reliever RJ Petit from the Detroit Tigers, while the Chicago White Sox made two picks. Only one position player, catcher Daniel Susac, was chosen before being traded to the San Francisco Giants.
The San Diego Padres have agreed to a minor league contract with veteran left-hander Marco Gonzales, adding depth to their starting rotation ahead of spring training. The deal, reported by MLB.com's Mark Feinsand, includes an invitation to big league camp and is worth $1.5 million if Gonzales makes the roster, with up to $1 million in incentives. The club has not yet confirmed the agreement.
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The New York Yankees are prioritizing a reunion with outfielder Cody Bellinger in the 2026 offseason after their early ALDS exit. Bellinger delivered a strong 2025 season with a .272 batting average, 29 home runs, and 95 RBIs in 152 games. The team also aims to bolster pitching amid injuries and explore options for prospect Jasson Domínguez.