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Last year the Royals had 24 non-roster invitees.

Four Philadelphia Phillies prospects were selected during the Minor League phase of the 2023 Rule 5 Draft and will join new teams this upcoming season.

The Royals add to the organization.

The Kansas City Royals added some depth in the Rule 5 Draft on Wednesday.

Here’s what we learned on the final day of this year’s Winter Meetings...

2:18 AM UTC Jonathan Mayo NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Yankees arms were on the move on Wednesday afternoon at the Winter Meetings and, no, it wasn’t part of a return for Juan Soto. Three Yankees Minor League pitchers were taken among the 10 players selected in the Major League phase of the 2023 Rule 5 Draft.

The KC Royals final moves of the Winter Meetings saw them select New York Yankees pitcher Matt Sauer in the Rule 5 Draft this year.

Drew Ellis threw a no-hitter in the Little League World Series and has major league stints with two organizations. But he was sitting on his couch in the heart of the 2023 spring training. Given a chance with the Phillies, he set an IronPigs record and proving worthy of another shot at the big leagues.