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Originally Posted by BeancheBlanco

I thought the clock for arbitration doesn't start until at least they are on the 40-man roster? Or am I mistaken? You're definitely right about the rule 5 draft, which I guess would force you to put them on the 40-man roster which would start their arbitration clock? True...

Thanks

Yes, the arbitration clock won't start until they are on the 40 man roster. But as you said their pro service clock does start. So they would eligible for the rule 5 draft and minor league free agency sooner.