Rule 5 Draft

[Frayed Knot]

Yeah, the Nationals folks were pretty high on this guy when they had him.
I think sometimes it was as much wishful thinking based on radar gun readings as it was a jen-u-wine assessment of his readiness, but he's definitely a guy who's got ML potential in him.

As for what happens to him this winter, it depends on several factors:
- what type of surgery and what's the recovery time?
- will the Mets have 40-man roster room?
- if not will others take the chance on Rule 5-ing him again?

[Ceetar]

I'd bet the Mets ultimately end up protecting him. It's probably the best thing for him as well, so he can work on staying healthy and pitching while still in the minors.