In a surprising move, the Atlanta Braves didnt protect promising prospects Blake Burkhalter and Luis Mejia from the Rule Five Draft, leaving them exposed and potentially up for grabs by other teams. Despite Burkhalters impressive three point three two ERA in Double-A and Mejias consistent performance over three seasons, the Braves chose to take a gamble, hoping these players wont be drafted or, if they are, might eventually return to the organization.
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