{"id":287160,"date":"2025-11-16T17:18:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-16T17:18:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/287160\/"},"modified":"2025-11-16T17:18:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-16T17:18:09","slug":"seven-names-to-watch-before-yankees-40-man-roster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/287160\/","title":{"rendered":"Seven Names to Watch Before Yankees 40-Man Roster"},"content":{"rendered":"

The MLB is preparing for the upcoming 40-man roster deadline, set for November 18 at 6pm, and the New York Yankees<\/a> are expected to move some minor league players to their 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft.<\/p>\n

Per MLB.com<\/a>, the Rule 5 Draft will take place on December 10.<\/p>\n

“Eligible players who are not added to their respective organization’s roster by then can be selected by another organization in the Rule 5 Draft, which is set for Wednesday, Dec. 10, in Orlando,” the MLB staff wrote.<\/p>\n

“Players first signed at age 18 or younger must be added to 40-man rosters within five seasons or they become eligible to be drafted by other organizations through the Rule 5 process. Players signed at 19 years or older have to be protected within four seasons. Clubs pay $100,000 to select a player in the Major League phase of the Rule 5 Draft. If that player doesn’t stay on the 26-man roster for the full season, he must be offered back to his former team for $50,000.”<\/p>\n

Names to Watch as the Deadline Looms\"New<\/p>\n

Mar 4, 2025; Clearwater, Florida, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Spencer Jones (78) runs the bases after hitting a three-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies in the third inning during spring training at BayCare Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

The New York Post’s Greg Joyce named seven minor league players<\/a> in the Yankees’ farm system who are considered likely candidates for the 40-man roster heading into 2026. Spencer Jones<\/a>, the Yankees’ 24-year-old outfield prospect, may be the likeliest, as well as starting pitcher Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz.<\/p>\n

Spencer Jones: OF, 24 years old. Jones had a .274\/ .362\/ .571 slash line in 2025 with a .933 OPS. He was promoted from Double-A to Triple-A, and has been compared to Aaron Judge for his slugging ability (and concerningly high strikeout rate).<\/p>\n

Elmer Rodr\u00edguez-Cruz: RHP, 22 years old. Rodr\u00edguez-Cruz was promoted twice in 2022, making his way from High-A to Triple-A, and boasted a 2.58 ERA on the season overall. He topped out at a 98 mph fastball in 2025.<\/p>\n

Chase Hampton: RHP, 24 years old. Hampton suffered a season-ending injury before the 2025 season had even begun, and underwent Tommy John surgery back in February. Last February, when evaluated, some reportedly believed<\/a> that Hampton had a higher ceiling of talent than current Yankees pitcher Will Warren.<\/p>\n

Hampton had a 2.41 ERA in 2024, and was promoted twice, elevating him from rookie ball to Double-A.<\/p>\n

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Feb 12, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Chase Hampton (86) participates in spring training workouts at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Brock Selvidge: LHP, 23 years old. Selvidge was also promoted from rookie ball to Double-A in 2025, finishing the regular season with a 4.68 ERA. His slider is his best pitch, and he uses it almost half the time.<\/a><\/p>\n

Brendan Beck: RHP, 27 years old. Beck was promoted from Double-A to Triple-A in 2025, and finished with a 3.36 ERA. Last season, in rookie ball and High-A, he had a 1.59.<\/p>\n

Eric Reyzelman: RHP, 24 years old. Reyzelman played all of 2025 with the SWB RailRiders, finishing with a 4.29 in 34 games as a reliever.<\/p>\n

T. J. Rumfield: 1B, 25 years old. Rumfield played all of 2025 in Triple-A as well, slashing .285\/ .378\/ .447 with an .825 OPS. He hit 16 home runs and 87 RBIs.<\/p>\n

The Yankees will also await free agent outfielder Trent Grisham’s answer to their $22 million qualifying offer<\/a>, which he is not expected to accept.<\/p>\n

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