with the rule 5 draft acquisition of caleb smith from the new york yankees, the 40-man roster is full. smith cost the brewers $100,000, and he must remain on the brewers' 25-man roster for all of 2017 in order to remain on the brewers' 40-man roster (with minor league options) in 2018 and beyond. if the brewers cannot keep smith on their 25-man roster, he must be waived, go unclaimed by 29 other teams (who also must abide by the same 25-man roster inclusion rule for 2017 if opting to claim him), and be offered back to the yankees for $50,000.