Two weeks ago, all 30 teams made decisions on which prospects to protect on their 40-man rosters. Trades can obviously be made to take up, or free up, space so teams can decide how active they want to be in this year’s Major League phase of the Rule 5 Draft, taking place on Dec. 6 at the Winter Meetings in Nashville, Tenn.

While all clubs hope they made the right choices on who to protect, there are undoubtedly future big leaguers who are available, and will be selected, in this year’s Rule 5. Last year, teams selected 14 players in the Major League phase, and eight of those players saw big league time in 2023. Every team has at least one intriguing option the other 29 organizations might consider selecting, and we’ve picked one potential selection for each team below.

AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST

Blue Jays: CJ Van Eyk, RHP (unranked on Blue Jays Top 30)
Taken in the second round of the 2020 Draft out of Florida State, Van Eyk missed the entire 2022 season due to Tommy John surgery, and further complications limited him to 34 2/3 innings during the regular season. He made up for some of the lost time in the Arizona Fall League, and while that wasn’t enough to get him a 40-man spot with Toronto, it was notable he posted a 2.51 ERA and .196 opponent average with 14 strikeouts in 14 1/3 innings in the hitter-friendly circuit. Armed with a 92-94 mph heater, newfound sinker and full slate of offspeed pitches, Van Eyk could generate some interest now that he’s healthy.

Orioles: Hudson Haskin, OF (No. 17)
Haskin has shown glimpses of his power-speed combination since the Orioles took him in the second round of the 2020 Draft out of Tulane, but he’s had trouble staying healthy. He managed to play only 33 games in 2023 because of a hamstring injury and then a hip impingement that required surgery. His plus speed and ability to play all three outfield spots could have value to other teams.

Rays: Kameron Misner, OF (No. 21)
Teams are often looking out for fourth or fifth outfielders in Rule 5, and the 25-year-old Misner could move into the role almost seamlessly. He’s a plus runner with three straight 20-plus-steal seasons, has the range and arm for all three spots on the grass and displays above-average pop (21 homers at Triple-A Durham in 2023). That said, the left-handed slugger did strike out 35.8 percent of the time at the Minors’ top level and batted just .140 with a .543 OPS against fellow southpaws — two big pills Rule 5 clubs would have to swallow.

Red Sox: Angel Bastardo, RHP (No. 16)
Bastardo doesn’t have overwhelming stuff but misses a lot of bats with a 93-95 mph fastball that touches 97 with run and sink and a mid-80s changeup with similar life. Signed for $35,000 out of Venezuela in 2018, he posted a 4.68 ERA, .221 opponent average and 149 strikeouts in 119 1/3 innings between High-A and Double-A.

Yankees: Matt Sauer, RHP (No. 25)
Injuries have sidetracked Sauer since he signed for $2,497,500 as a 2017 second-round pick from a California high school, as he had Tommy John surgery in 2019 and missed two months with a forearm strain this season. When healthy, he logged a 3.42 ERA, .196 opponent average and 83 strikeouts in 68 1/3 Double-A innings thanks to a riding 93-95 mph fastball and a tight mid-80s slider.

AMERICAN LEAGUE CENTRAL

Guardians: Tanner Burns, RHP (No. 19)
A 2020 supplemental first-rounder from Auburn who was expected to move quickly, Burns has battled his control the last two seasons in Double-A but still compiled a 3.01 ERA, .217 opponent average and 86 strikeouts in 86 2/3 innings there this summer. Moved to the bullpen in August, he features a low-90s fastball with impressive carry and a mid-80s slider/cutter.

Royals: Devin Mann, INF (No. 27)
The most interesting name might be 2020 fourth overall pick Asa Lacy, who has managed only 80 innings in pro ball (including none in 2023) because of various injuries. The more likely to be picked is Mann, who was acquired from the Dodgers in a Deadline deal for Ryan Yarbrough. The 26-year-old has the potential for an average hit tool and average power after hitting .276/.387/.502 with 20 homers in Triple-A last season. He played first, second, third and left and could latch on as a utilityman.

Tigers: Roberto Campos, OF (No. 22)
Campos doesn’t turn 21 until next June and still hasn’t played above High-A — two facts that almost assure he won’t be a Rule 5 pick next week — but weirder picks have been made in this process. The Cuba native projects as a right fielder with above-average power and arm strength who could also play some center. Time remains on Campos’ side despite the non-40-man add, but he’d be a super-long-term play by any club considering him in the Major League portion.

Twins: Yunior Severino, 2B/3B (No. 28)
The strikeout rate might scare some teams off (32.8 percent between Double- and Triple-A in 2023), but he draws walks and the power is real. Severino hit 35 homers and slugged .546 last year, a tool that could be of use off the bench while he potentially sees time at three infield positions (second, third, first).

White Sox: Wilfred Veras, OF (No. 21)
Part of a baseball family that includes big leaguers Wilton Veras (father), Fernando Tatis Sr. (uncle) and Fernando Tatis Jr. (cousin), Veras has become one of the more promising young hitters in the White Sox system since turning pro for $200,000 out of the Dominican Republic in 2019. He batted .286/.324/.466 with 17 homers and 24 steals in 130 games between High-A and Double-A.