If they don't protect them by adding them to the 40-man roster, the White Sox could lose any of these players. With swing-and-miss stuff and late-inning potential, he’s a strong candidate to be protected as the White Sox weigh future bullpen pieces. Given that the White Sox just traded for him, Davitt is almost certain to be protected on the 40-man roster heading into the Rule 5 Draft. Other Names to WatchThe White Sox face some difficult roster decisions this winter when it comes to Rule 5 protection. Not every eligible player will make the 40-man roster, but the risk of losing talent in a rebuilding cycle makes these choices all the more critical.