Giants' Sean Hjelle: Protected from Rule 5 draft

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By RotoWire Staff

Nov 19, 2021 at 8:24 pm ET • 1 min read

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Hjelle was added to the Giants' 40-man roster Friday.

As a starting pitcher who is nearly big-league ready, Hjelle was a good bet to be protected from the Rule 5 draft. He is 6-foot-11 but has solid command and has a chance to make it as a No. 4 or No. 5 starter.

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