I looked at the current 40 man and it is easy to guess that 6-8 players won't be here next year based on expiring contracts, hopefully a trade or two, and outright releases. That said, I think we will still have a crunch and it will get worse in 2019. Yankees, who are further along than us, with a strong farm had around 5 players selected in the major and minor league portions. It makes sense to trade some of those off after the season and before the draft if you can. Hoped Future Sox might do this as next project after mid season update....hint hint hint.