The Yankees added three prospects to the 40-man roster at the tender deadline last month , shielding Top 100 outfielder Spencer Jones ( No. 4 ) and right-handers Elmer Rodríguez ( No. 3 ) and Chase Hampton ( No. 8 ) from Rule 5 Draft eligibility . But that still leaves a host of players in the system – including seven of the club’s Top 30 prospects per MLB Pipeline – open to selection at the annual Rule 5 Draft, set for Wednesday at the Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla.

Before we take a look at who might be in jeopardy, first, a Rule 5 refresher:

Players signed at age 18 or younger have to be added to a team’s 40-man roster within five seasons, and players signed at 19 or older must be added within four seasons, or else they become eligible for selection by another organization.

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