Nov 21 2017 by Yardbarker: Philadelphia Phillies
Former first overall pick Mark Appel did not make the cut (Frank Klose/Sports Talk Philly)
With November 20th at 8:00 p.m. being the deadline for teams to set their 40-man rosters in preparation for the Rule 5 draft, the Phillies made a flurry of moves. The Phillies claimed switch-hitting shortstop Engelb Vielma from the San Francisco Giants as the Giants set their own roster. The Phillies added four players to the roster to protect from the Rule 5 draft, but had to open up some...
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