In most cases, an eligible player is one with more than three years as a professional. If a team's roster is not already at 40, it may select up to two players. If he is cut and the original team does not want him back, the player can be assigned to the minor leagues. As part of their expansion agreements, Arizona and Tampa Bay do not have to offer players back to original clubs for this year only. This year's crop was really thin and not many players selected are expected to stay with these clubs.
None looks to have any immediate fantasy value.
Toronto GM Gord Ash said pickings were slim because of the recent major league expansion draft. He was the Cubs' third-round pick in the 1994 draft. After a disappointing '97 season as a starter, Chicago left him off their 40-man roster. He is pitching well out of the bullpen in the Puerto Rican Winter League where his stock has risen again. He's a power pitcher, with a 93-97 mph fastball and a hard slider.