2018 MLB Rule 5 Draft Results & Analysis

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1. Orioles — Richie Martin, SS (from Athletics)
2. Royals — Sam McWilliams, RHP (from Rays)
3. White Sox — Jordan Romano, RHP (from Blue Jays)
4. Marlins — Riley Ferrell, RHP (from Astros)
5. Tigers — Reed Garrett, RHP (from Rangers)
6. Padres (40, full roster)
7. Reds — Connor Joe, C (from Dodgers)
8. Rangers — Chris Ellis, RHP (from Cardinals)
9. Giants — Travis Bergen, LHP (from Blue Jays)
10. Blue Jays — Elvis Luciano, RHP (from Royals)
11. Mets — Kyle Dowdy, RHP (from Indians)
12. Twins (40, full roster)
13. Phillies — Drew Jackson, SS (from Dodgers)
14. Angels — PASS
15. Diamondbacks — Nick Green, RHP (from Yankees)
16. Nationals  — PASS
17. Pirates — PASS
18. Cardinals (40, full roster)
19. Mariners — Brandon Brennan, RHP (from Rockies)
20. Braves — PASS
21. Rays (40, full roster)
22. Rockies — PASS
23. Indians — PASS
24. Dodgers (40, full roster)
25. Cubs — PASS
26. Brewers — PASS
27. Athletics — PASS
28. Yankees (40, full roster)
29. Astros — PASS
30. Red Sox — PASS
Round 2
14. Giants — Drew Ferguson, OF (from Astros)

TRIPLE-A PHASE
1. Orioles — Taylor Grover, RHP (from Reds)
2. Royals — Chris Rabago, C, (from Yankees)
3. White Sox — Jordan George, 1B (from Pirates)
4 Tigers — Tyler Hill, OF, from (from Red Sox)
5. Padres — Chris Melendez, RHP, (from White Sox)
6. Rangers — Jeffeson Medina, RHP (from Orioles)
7. Giants — Peter Maris, 3B, (from Rays)
8. Blue Jays — David Garner, RHP, (from Cubs)
9. Mets — Braxton Lee, OF (from Marlins)
10. Twins — Dusten Knight, RHP, (from Giants)
11. Phillies — Gilmael Troya, RHP (from Yankees)
12. Angels — Matt Esparza, RHP (from Indians)
13. Diamondbacks — Jeffrey Baez, OF (from Giants)
14. Nationals — Chuck Taylor, OF (from Mariners)
15. Pirates — Randolph Gassaway, OF (from Orioles)
16. Cardinals — John Fasola, RHP, (from Rangers)
17. Braves — Jason Creasy, RHP (from Diamondbacks)
18. Rays — Ryan Thompson, RHP (from Astros)
19. Indians — Yapson Gomez, LHP (from Cubs)
20. Cubs — Luis Lugo, LHP (from Royals)
21. Brewers — Julio Garcia, IF (from Angels)
22. Athletics — Corban Joseph, 2B (from Orioles)
23. Yankees — Adonis De La Cruz, RHP (from Mariners)
24. Astros — Alejandro Flores, C (from Nationals)
25. Red Sox — Anyelo Gomez, RHP (from Yankees)
ROUND 2
1. Giants — Sam Moll, LHP (from Blue Jays)
2. Mets — Chris Mazza, RHP (from Mariners)
3. Pirates — Winston Nicacio, RHP (from Cardinals)
4. Cardinals — Alberto Triunfel, SS (from Angels)
5. Braves — Rafael De Paula, RHP (from Reds)
6. Rays — Ian Gardeck, RHP (from Giants)
7. Indians — Wilson Garcia, 1B, (from Orioles)
8. Cubs — Rafelin Lorenzo, C (from Pirates)
9. Brewers — Alexander Alvarez, C (from Rays)
10. Athletics — Mark Payton, OF (from Yankees)
11. Red Sox — Andrew Schwaab, (from Tigers)
ROUND 3
1. Mets — Mitch Ghelfi, C (from Angels)
2. Braves — Riley Unroe, SS (from Angels)
3. Rays — Cristofer Ogando, RHP (from Diamondbacks)
4. Cubs — Alexander Vargas, RHP (from Yankees)
5. Athletics — Anthony Miller, 1B (from Indians)
ROUND 4
1. Rays — Hector Figueroa, RHP (from Indians)

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