The undrafted power righty leads all rookies with a 2.85 ERA, emerging as one of the most promising arms in the Sox' rebuild.

The Rule 5 draft provides an opportunity for players left off big league team’s 40-man rosters after several minor league seasons. Teams pay $100,000 to select a player in the major league portion.

The Rule 5 draft provides an opportunity for players left off big league team's 40-man rosters after several minor league seasons. Teams pay $100,000 to select a player in the major league portion.

The White Sox have two pitchers from December’s Rule 5 draft on their roster, and each one looks like he belongs in the major leagues. Shane Smith has become a dependable part of the team's ...

So far, it looks as if Smith and Vasil are going to stick with the rebuilding White Sox — quite an accomplishment for an organization from one Rule 5 draft. Smith has a 2.37 ERA in 68 1/3 ...

CHICAGO – It's not often that a Rule 5 Draft pick contributes to the major league team immediately, much less becomes an All-Star. But White Sox starter Shane Smith is on the verge of bucking ...

Major League Baseball Smith and Vasil look like two Rule 5 hits for the rebuilding Chicago White Sox The White Sox have two pitchers from December’s Rule 5 draft on their roster, and each one ...

MIAMI - It’s always a little heartwarming when a rookie makes a play that changes the outcome of a game, especially when it ends a losing streak. Emil Jimenez was that hero for the Twins on Wednesday.