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Detroit Tigers Rule 5 Draft: Max Pentecost is a hypothetical fit

By Andy Patton

DETROIT, MI - JUNE 28: A Detroit Tigers hat, glasses and glove sit on the dugout stairs during a MLB game against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park on June 28, 2015 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers win on a walk off home run 5-4. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - JUNE 28: A Detroit Tigers hat, glasses and glove sit on the dugout stairs during a MLB game against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park on June 28, 2015 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers win on a walk off home run 5-4. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images) /
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DETROIT, MI – APRIL 7: A general view of Comerica Park prior to the start of the opening day game between the Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers on April 7, 2017 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /

The Detroit Tigers have an open spot on their 40-man roster. With the Rule 5 Draft coming up, the Tigers could use the draft to acquire Toronto catching prospect Max Pentecost.

The Detroit Tigers will have the first pick in the Rule 5 draft, held December 14. They also have an open roster spot on their 40-man roster.

According to MLB.com, any player selected in the Rule 5 draft is required to serve on the active roster for the entire season or be returned to their previous team for $25,000.

For a rebuilding team like the Tigers, the Rule 5 draft is a great way to add low-cost, under the radar talent.

In fact, the Tigers have successfully used the Rule 5 draft last year, when they acquired left-handed relief pitcher Daniel Stumpf from the Kansas City Royals.

Stumpf posted a 120 ERA+ in 37.2 innings, striking out 33 batters.

Historically, first baseman Chris Shelton and pitchers Wil Ledezma, Sean Runyan and Kyle Lobstein were all acquired by the Tigers via the Rule 5 draft.

The Tigers have another opportunity to utilize the Rule 5 draft.

One player they could hypothetically target is Toronto Blue Jays catching prospect Max Pentecost.

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