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Dodgers Protect Prospect Ronan Kopp from Rule 5 Draft

11/19/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Dodgers added Ronan Kopp to the 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 Draft.
Kopp is 23 and was drafted in 2021.
He posted a 3.43 ERA with 91 strikeouts in 57.2 innings in Double-A and Triple-A this season.
The Dodgers used a similar approach last year with Jack Dreyer, who became a bullpen arm.

History

Historical Context

Major League Baseball established the Rule 5 Draft in 2007 to help teams protect promising players, following the first amateur draft in 1965. This system evolved from earlier practices that allowed wealthier teams to dominate talent acquisition. The Los Angeles Dodgers' recent roster decisions, including adding Jack Dreyer and protecting Ronan Kopp, underscore the ongoing significance of player development in the league.

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Story summary

The Dodgers added Ronan Kopp to the 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 Draft.
Kopp is 23 and was drafted in 2021.
He posted a 3.43 ERA with 91 strikeouts in 57.2 innings in Double-A and Triple-A this season.
The Dodgers used a similar approach last year with Jack Dreyer, who became a bullpen arm.

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