Protecting prospects is a precarious proposition.

The deadline for MLB teams to add players to their 40-man rosters ahead of December’s Rule 5 Draft was today, and the Cincinnati Reds responded by adding six of their top minor league talents. Three position players and three relievers constituted the new wave of additions, and there were few real surprises.

The #Reds have added to the 40-man roster:

IF Alex Blandino
IF Shed Long
RHP José López
RHP Jesús Reyes
RHP Zack Weiss
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