It is nearly time for the Arizona Fall League, which opens play on Oct. 7. For the reason that developmental league started play in 1992, it has spawned greater than 3,000 massive leaguers, together with Corridor of Famers Roy Halladay, Todd Helton, Derek Jeter and Mike Piazza and present stars together with Mookie Betts, Bryce Harper, Aaron Choose and Francisco Lindor.
The AFL introduced preliminary rosters on Wednesday, and as traditional they’re loaded with a number of the most proficient gamers within the Minor Leagues. Fourteen members of MLB Pipeline’s High 100 Prospects record are headed to Arizona:
15. Jac Caglianone, 1B, Royals (Shock)17. Ethan Salas, C, Padres (Peoria)18. Xavier Isaac, 1B, Rays (Mesa)25. Colson Montgomery, SS, White Sox (Glendale)27. Colt Emerson, SS, Mariners (Peoria)34. Cole Younger, SS/2B, Mariners (Peoria)39. Chase DeLauter, OF, Guardians (Shock)41. Moises Ballesteros, C/1B, Cubs (Mesa)44. Leodalis De Vries, SS, Padres (Peoria)50. Bryce Eldridge, 1B, Giants (Scottsdale)53. Jett Williams, SS/OF, Mets (Scottsdale)67. Edwin Arroyo, SS, Reds (Glendale)76. Drew Gilbert, OF, Mets (Scottsdale)78. Termarr Johnson, 2B, Pirates (Scottsdale)
Every of the Fall League’s six golf equipment attracts expertise from 5 organizations. These affiliations are:
Glendale Desert Canine: Cardinals, Dodgers, Phillies, Reds, White SoxMesa Photo voltaic Sox: Angels, Athletics, Cubs, Rays, Purple SoxPeoria Javelinas: Braves, Brewers, Mariners, Marlins, PadresSalt River Rafters: Diamondbacks, Nationals, Rockies, Twins, YankeesScottsdale Scorpions: Blue Jays, Giants, Mets, Pirates, TigersSurprise Saguaros: Astros, Guardians, Orioles, Rangers, Royals
The AFL’s common season will run by way of Nov. 14, adopted by a play-in semifinal sport between the second- and third-place finishers Nov. 15 at Scottsdale Stadium. The championship sport will probably be held Nov. 16 at Salt River Fields.
Particular occasions on the Fall League calendar embrace a house run derby on Nov. 8 and the annual Fall Stars sport on Nov. 9, each at Sloan Park. There additionally will probably be video games at three non-AFL venues: a tripleheader at Goodyear Ballpark on Oct. 19, a sport at Grand Canyon College on Oct. 25 and a doubleheader at American Household Fields of Phoenix on Oct. 26.
Listed here are the preliminary rosters, sorted by massive league group:
Blue Jays (Scottsdale): Kendry Rojas, LHP (No. 12); Eddinson Paulino, INF (No. 18); T.J. Brock, RHP; Lazaro Estrado, RHP; Ryan Jennings, RHP; Johnathan Lavallee, RHP; Adrian Pinto, 2B/OF; Peyton Williams, 1BRojas appeared like an apparent match for the Fall League after being restricted to 62 ⅔ innings through the common season attributable to shoulder points. Due to an above-average fastball and slider, he impressed at Excessive-A Vancouver (2.43 ERA, 61 strikeouts in 55 ⅔ innings) and ought to be prepared to check that degree of stuff within the desert. Paulino came to visit from the Purple Sox within the Danny Jansen commerce on the Deadline however didn’t debut within the group till Aug. 28 attributable to damage. The infielder is Rule 5-eligible this offseason and has the well-rounded skillset to be a possible utility infielder.
Orioles (Shock): Creed Willems, C/1B (No. 22); Zane Barnhart, RHP; Tyler Burch, RHP; Jake Cunningham, OF; Douglas Hodo III, OF; Preston Johnson, RHP; Juan Rojas, LHP; Houston Roth, RHPWillems has hit 17 homers in back-to-back seasons, this 12 months reaching Double-A for the primary time and reducing his strikeout charge significantly in comparison with 2023. He has a robust arm behind the plate, however nonetheless wants to point out he can stick there long-term. Cunningham was the group’s fifth-round select of UNC-Charlotte in 2023 and whereas he didn’t faucet into his uncooked energy throughout his first full season, his effectively above-average pace did present up with 29 steals in 34 tries.
Rays (Mesa): Xavier Isaac, 1B (No. 2/MLB No. 18); Tre’ Morgan, 1B/OF (No. 10); Mac Horvath, 3B/2B (No. 19); Alexander Alberto, RHP; Derrick Edginton, RHP; T.J. Fondtain, LHP; Jack Hartman, RHP; Jackson Lancaster, LHPWith a minimum of plus-plus uncooked pop, Isaac will probably be one of the crucial highly effective sluggers at this 12 months’s Fall League, however he’ll head to Mesa with one thing to show after placing out 40.6 % of the time in a 31-game pattern at Double-A Montgomery. His persistence ought to serve him effectively too in opposition to wilder AFL arms. Morgan is coming off a profitable first full season during which he ranked eighth amongst full-season Minor Leagues with a .324 common over 100 video games throughout three ranges. The previous LSU star and Isaac each may see time within the outfield as Tampa Bay kinds out its future choices at first base.
Purple Sox (Mesa): Brooks Brannon, C (No. 27); Cooper Adams, RHP; Max Ferguson, INF; Zach Fogell, LHP; Danny Kirwin, RHP; Caden Rose, OF; Conor Steinbaugh, RHP; Tyler Uberstine, RHPBrannon possesses plus uncooked energy and arm energy and led nationwide highschool gamers with 20 homers (tying his father Paul’s North Carolina state report) and 91 RBI in 2022, however has performed simply 79 video games the final two seasons whereas coping with again and knee points. Essentially the most attention-grabbing of the Purple Sox arms is Uberstine, who topped out at 75 mph along with his fastball in highschool however now works within the low 90s along with his two- and four-seamers and within the low 80s along with his sweeper. He had Tommy John surgical procedure in June 2023 and returned to the mound this August.
Yankees (Salt River): Rafael Flores, C/1B (No. 30); Harrison Cohen, RHP; Caleb Durbin, INF; Jackson Fristoe, RHP; Ryan Harvey, RHP; Garrett Martin, OFFlores has gone from nondrafted free agent out of Rio Hondo (Calif.) JC in 2022 to Double-A in two years, totaling 21 homers between Excessive-A and Double-A this season. Final fall, Durbin grew to become the primary AFL participant to steal 20 bases in 15 years, swiping 21 (three wanting the report) whereas batting .353 for Mesa.
Guardians (Shock): Chase DeLauter, OF (No. 2/MLB No. 39); Alaska Abney, RHP; Dylan DeLucia, RHP; Allan Hernandez, RHP; Kody Huff, C; Zak Kent, RHP; Andrew Misiaszek, LHP; Milan Tolentino, INFDeLauter ranked because the No. 2 prospect within the Fall League a 12 months in the past, slashing .299/.385/.529 with extra walks (14) than strikeouts (11) whereas topping the circuit with 27 RBI, although he missed a lot of this season with a fractured left foot. A premium strike-thrower, DeLucia was named Most Excellent Participant on the 2022 School World Sequence after main Mississippi to its first nationwide title and went within the sixth spherical that July however did not make his professional debut till two years later due to Tommy John surgical procedure.
Royals (Shock): Jac Caglianone, 1B/LHP (No. 1/MLB No. 15); Carter Jensen, C (No. 5); Daniel Vazquez, SS (No. 23); Luinder Avila, RHP (No. 26); Brandon Johnson, RHP; Chazz Martinez, LHP; Shane Panzini, RHP; Anthony Simonelli, RHP; Brett Squires, 1BTaken sixth general in July, Caglianone is the highest-ranked prospect on an AFL roster this fall, and whereas he confirmed average success at Excessive-A Quad Cities, his uncooked pop may actually take off within the dry desert air. Notably, he’s solely listed as infielder on the Shock roster as he nonetheless awaits a possible skilled pitching debut. Jensen was one among Kansas Metropolis’s greatest performers this 12 months with a .259/.359/.450 line, 18 homers and 17 steals over 125 video games at Excessive-A and Double-A in his age-20 season. The race between him and Blake Mitchell to be Salvador Perez’s successor behind the plate in KC ought to be a enjoyable one.
Tigers (Scottsdale): Thayron Liranzo, C/1B (No. 6); Josue Briceño, C/1B (No. 9); Eric Silva, RHP (No. 27); Rayner Castillo, RHP; Wilmer Flores, RHP; Peyton Graham, SS; Jake Miller, LHP; CJ Weins, RHPAcquired from the Dodgers within the Jack Flaherty deal, Liranzo made an enormous first impression by hitting .315/.470/.562 with 5 homers and extra walks (26) than strikeouts (20) over 26 video games at Excessive-A West Michigan. His energy and persistence as a switch-hitting backstop have him on the cusp of the High 100. Standing in at 6-foot-5, Briceño appeared set for a breakout season earlier than a PCL sprain in his proper knee compelled him to take a seat a lot of the summer season. He could play largely first base within the AFL, however his proclivity for triple-digit exit velos ought to make him a standout all the identical.
Twins (Salt River): Kala’i Rosario, OF (No. 20); Danny De Andrade, SS (No. 22); Kade Bragg, LHP; Jacob King, RHP; Devin Kirby, RHP; Jackson Noble, RHP; Benjamin Ross, INFRosario performed within the Fall League final 12 months and gained the league’s dwelling run derby. He made it to Double-A this 12 months, however missed almost three months with an elbow damage so he’s returning to make up for some misplaced at-bats. The Twins signed De Andrade for $2.2 million in January 2021 and the 20-year outdated had moved to Excessive-A this season, solely to see his season finish after 29 video games with an ankle damage that required surgical procedure.
White Sox (Glendale): Colson Montgomery, SS (No. 2/MLB No. 25); Grant Taylor, RHP (No. 6); Peyton Pallette, RHP (No. 27); Eric Adler, RHP; Andrew Dalquist, RHP; Tim Elko, 1B; D.J. Gladney, OF; Anthony Hoopii-Tuionetoa, RHP; Michael Turner, CMontgomery returns after rating because the AFL’s high prospect final fall, and few shortstop prospects can match his offensive ceiling. Taylor, who missed Louisiana State’s 2023 nationwide championship season following Tommy John surgical procedure and far of this 12 months with a lat pressure, ought to be one of many league’s greatest pitchers due to his vigorous mid-90s fastball, sharp low-90s cutter and pair of stable breaking pitches.
Angels (Mesa): Cole Fontenelle, 3B (No. 21); Sam Bachman, RHP; Jack Dashwood; Brandon Dufault; David Mershon, 2B; Sammy Natera Jr., LHP; Kyren Paris, SS/2BFontenelle was the Angels’ seventh-rounder in 2023, taken out of Texas Christian and he was off to a stable begin in Double-A (.278/.404/.417) by way of 22 video games when his season ended with a slide into second that induced a dislocated ankle and a fractured fibula. He’ll be seeking to get some at-bats and achieve some confidence that his leg is OK. Bachman was a first-round choose, taken No. 9 general in 2021, however accidents have derailed his progress. He touched the large leagues final 12 months, however shoulder surgical procedure this final offseason restricted him to 16 rehab begins within the Minors.
Astros (Shock): Jose Fleury, RHP (No. 10); Austin Deming, 3B; Quincy Hamilton, OF; Joey Mancini, RHP; Collin Value, C; Alex Santos, RHP; Nic Swanson, RHP; Alejandro Torres, RHPFleury’s fading low-80s changeup helps the remainder of his repertoire play up and has allowed him to strike out 276 in 208 professional innings whereas limiting opponents to a .193 common. Amongst Minor Leaguers with 100 innings this season, Mancini ranked sixth in ERA (2.12) and eleventh in opponent common (.191), thanks largely to his low-80s slider.
A’s (Mesa): Henry Bolte, OF (No. 5) Denzel Clarke, OF (No. 10); Daniel Susac, C (No. 11); Tyler Baum, RHP; Micah Dallas, RHP; Wander Guante, RHP; Mitch Myers, RHP; Jake Walkinshaw, RHPMuncy performed within the Fall League final 12 months and put up stable numbers in Triple-A (.278/.374/.491)… when he was wholesome. The infielder, who continues to be primarily a shortstop however noticed a while at second this 12 months, missed a bunch of time with a hand damage. Clarke is a toolsy outfielder who additionally performed within the AFL, in 2022. He nonetheless must work on his strategy, however he put up first rate numbers with Double-A Midland this 12 months, ending with 13 homers and 36 steals.
Mariners (Peoria): Colt Emerson, SS (No. 1/MLB No. 27); Cole Younger, SS/2B (No. 2/MLB No. 34); Jimmy Joyce, RHP (No. 23); Jared Sundstrom, OF (No. 29); Jordan Jackson, RHP; Travis Kuhn, RHP; Jason Ruffcorn, RHPOne of two groups to ship their high two prospects, the Mariners are permitting us to see Emerson and Younger collectively for the primary time. A foot damage early, then an indirect problem later, restricted Emerson to simply 70 video games, however the 2023 first-rounder did make it to Excessive-A. Younger, the membership’s first-round choice in 2022, spent the 12 months in Double-A and turned in a stable 12 months whereas seeing time on each side of second.
Rangers (Shock): Alejandro Osuna, OF (No. 16); Josh Stephan, RHP (No. 25); Skylar Hales, RHP (No. 28); Max Acosta, SS/2B; Marc Church, RHP; Cody Freeman, 3B; Leandro Lopez, RHP; Avery Weems, LHPOsuna idolizes Alex Verdugo, has the same offensive profile and batted .292/.362/.507 with 18 homers and 17 steals between Excessive-A and Double-A. A uncommon nondrafted free agent signed out of highschool, Stephan is among the extra polished pitchers within the system however missed the ultimate two months of the season with elbow irritation. Hales has one of many extra unhittable fastballs within the Minors, working at 94-97 mph and touching 100 whereas his low slot and quick arm motion produce terrific carry and deception.
Braves (Peoria): Drake Baldwin, C (No. 5); David McCabe, 3B/1B (No. 13); Adam Maier, RHP (No. 17); Hayden Harris, LHP (No. 27); Ryan Bourassa, RHP; Isaac Gallegos, RHP; Landon Harper, RHPAfter posting an OPS of .844 in his first full season in 2023, largely with Excessive-A Rome, Baldwin went to the Futures Sport and spent a lot of the 12 months in Triple-A, posting an .887 OPS in 69 video games there. The left-handed-hitting backstop is wanting increasingly more like a future massive league common. McCabe had a stable first full season in 2023 and capped it off by taking part in within the AFL, however Tommy John surgical procedure in February saved him from constructing off of it till the very finish of July, and he’s nonetheless engaged on shaking off the rust.
Marlins (Peoria): Kemp Alderman, OF (No. 12); Andrew Pintar, OF (No. 18); Jun-Seok Shim, RHP (No. 27); Jay Beshears, SS/3B; Justin King, LHP; Patrick Monteverde, LHP; Justin Storm, LHP; Brandon White, RHPThe 6-foot-3, 250-pound Alderman presents a number of the greatest uncooked energy within the Minors, although he hit simply eight homers in 77 video games this summer season whereas coping with a damaged hamate that value him the primary two months of the season. A part of the A.J. Puk cope with the Diamondbacks in July, Pintar has plus pace and stole 24 bases in 25 makes an attempt. One other July commerce acquisition (from the Pirates for Bryan de la Cruz), Shim has energy stuff however has missed most of his first two professional season with pectoral and shoulder maladies.
Mets (Scottsdale): Jett Williams, SS/OF (No. 2/MLB No. 53); Drew Gilbert, OF (No. 3/MLB No. 76); Jacob Reimer, 3B/1B (No. 20); Saul Garcia, RHP; Noah Corridor, RHP; Jonathan Pintaro, RHP; Jawilme Ramirez, RHP; Dylan Ross, RHPIt’s been a tough 12 months on the damage entrance for Mets position-player prospects, and Williams (proper wrist) and Gilbert (hamstrings) had been poster youngsters for that. The pair of High 100 prospects will make up for the weeks of misplaced time with additional video games for Scottsdale, and so they every have a high-octane model of play that might be property for the Scorpions. Given their season-ending assignments with Triple-A Syracuse, each ought to be taking part in to impress the Mets forward of potential 2025 debuts.
Nationals (Salt River): Cayden Wallace, 3B (No. 11); Robert Hassell III, OF (No. 13); Matt Cronin, LHP; Michael Cuevas, RHP; Maxwell Romero Jr., C; Dustin Saenz, LHP; Chase Solesky, RHP; Luke Younger, RHPWashington acquired Wallace from the Royals in a deal for Hunter Harvey in mid-July however performed solely 15 video games within the group attributable to rib and indirect accidents. The 2022 second-rounder has a rocket arm at third base and sufficient bat to be a possible common at third base, the place he’ll compete with Brady Home to be the way forward for the new nook in DC. Hassell is again within the AFL for the third straight season and continues to be attempting to point out he can present sufficient energy to be a beginning outfielder after hand/wrist accidents have held him again since his transfer to the Nats within the Juan Soto blockbuster.
Phillies (Glendale): Bryan Rincon, SS (No. 10); Gabriel Rincones Jr. (No. 11); Wen-Hui Pan, RHP (No. 20); Griff McGarry, RHP (No. 21); Christian McGowan, RHP (No. 22); Otto Kemp, 3B/2B (No. 28); Jordan Dissin, C; Tristan Garnett, LHP; Wesley Moore, LHPA premium defender the Phillies took within the 14th spherical of the 2022 Draft, Rincon had shaken off a tough April in a transfer to Excessive-A this 12 months and was taking part in effectively in Might when a hamstring damage saved him out till late August. His glove is effectively forward of his bat, so dealing with the pitching within the AFL ought to be problem for him. After a really stable displaying within the AFL final 12 months (.889 OPS), Rincones appeared poised for a soar to the higher ranges of the system, however a torn thumb ligament restricted him to simply 68 complete video games, so he’s again to hit the reset button.
Brewers (Peoria): Brock Wilken, 3B (No. 7); Luis Lara, OF (No. 16); Juan Baez, 3B/2B (No. 27); Coleman Crow, RHP (No. 30); Ryan Birchard, RHP; Will Childers, RHP; Mark Manfredi, LHP; Nick Merkel, RHPFinishing his time at Wake Forest with 71 homers, Wilken had a number of the greatest energy within the 2023 Draft, and the Brewers obtained aggressive with him with a gap project to Double-A Biloxi within the spring. A success-by-pitch within the face throughout his fifth sport of 2024 not solely induced him to overlook time but additionally may need harm his outcomes as he completed with a .199/.312/.363 and 17 homers in 108 video games with the Shuckers. Time with Peoria may assist the third baseman finish the 12 months on a brighter observe. The identical might be stated for 19-year-outfielder Luis Lara, who slugged simply .327 in 110 Excessive-A video games however has the pace, glove and arm to affect video games at any degree. Crow will pitch in his first video games since April 2023 after lacking time attributable to Tommy John surgical procedure.
Cardinals (Glendale): Thomas Saggese, INF (No. 4); Leonardo Bernal, C (No. 9); Trent Baker, RHP; Nathan Church, OF; Alex Cornwell, LHP; Ixan Henderson, RHP; Brycen Mautz, RHP; Matt Svanson, RHPSaggese would be the uncommon AFL participant with MLB expertise (like Lars Nootbaar in 2021), and contemplating it has been a sluggish begin for the 22-year-old in The Present, ending the season within the AFL may present some extra momentum heading right into a potential MLB return in 2025. It may additionally enable him to work at a number of positions after seeing time at second, quick and third within the bigs. Bernal will probably be one of the crucial superior defensive catchers within the circuit regardless of being solely 20 years outdated. He was additionally a stable hitter through the common season with a .270/.343/.419 line and 10 homers in 96 video games for Excessive-A Peoria.
Cubs (Mesa): Moises Ballesteros, C/1B (No. 4/MLB No. 41); Benjamin Cowles, INF (No. 30); Grant Kipp, RHP; Jonathon Lengthy, 1B: Shane Marshall, RHP; Aaron Perry, RHP; Vince Reilly, RHP; Luis Rujano, RHP; Sam Thoresen, RHPOne of the most effective younger hitters within the Minors, Ballesteros slashed .284/.342/.459 in Triple-A at age 20, although his catching nonetheless is a piece in progress. A part of the bundle obtained from the Yankees for Mark Leiter Jr. in July, Cowles missed a lot of the remainder of the season as a result of an errant pitch chipped a bone in his proper wrist simply earlier than the commerce. He led AFL shortstops with a .956 OPS final fall.
Pirates (Scottsdale): Termarr Johnson, 2B (No. 3/MLB No. 78); Mike Burrows, RHP (No. 16); Khristian Curtis, RHP (No. 27); Derek Diamond, RHP; Kervin Pichardo, INF; Geovanny Planchart, C; Sammy Siani, OF; Eddy Yean, RHPIt’s been an uneven two full seasons of professional ball for Johnson because the Pirates took him No. 4 general within the 2022 Draft, however on the identical time he made it to Double-A not lengthy after his twentieth birthday. He attracts a ton of walks, exhibits some energy and may steal some luggage, however must preserve honing his general strategy. Burrows seemingly would have been within the massive leagues by now if it hadn’t been for Tommy John surgical procedure he had after two begins in 2023. He’s making his means again, having thrown 46 1/3 innings this 12 months and pitching effectively in Triple-A earlier than heading to Arizona.
Reds (Glendale): Edwin Arroyo, SS (No. 3/MLB No. 67); Connor Phillips, RHP (No. 15); Jose Acuna, RHP; Tyler Callihan, OF; Christian Encarnacion-Strand, 1B/3B; Arij Fransen, RHP; Luis Mey, RHP; Carson Rudd, RHPArroyo had head of steam with a robust end to the 2023 season, with excessive expectations for a begin in Double-A in 2024 when surgical procedure wanted to restore a torn labrum in his non-throwing shoulder in March ended his 12 months earlier than it started. He’ll nonetheless be simply 21 years outdated for almost the entire 2025 season. At one level, Phillips was a High 100 caliber pitching prospect, one who touched the large leagues final 12 months. However he misplaced really feel for the zone a lot, the Reds despatched him from Triple-A again to their advanced in Arizona to get straightened out. The excellent news is he posted a 2.49 ERA and .238 BAA over 5 video games with Louisville upon his return in late August.
D-backs (Salt River) Tommy Troy, SS (No. 5); Yu-Min Lin, LHP (No. 7); Gino Groover, 3B/1B (No. 9); Dylan Ray, RHP (No. 16); Philip Abner, LHP; Kyle Amendt, RHP; Alfred Morillo, RHP; Kristian Robinson, OFTroy (left hamstring pressure), Lin (facial fractures) and Gino Groover (damaged left wrist) all have ceilings of being common starters within the Arizona system however handled accidents that held them again from triple-digit video games/innings. Groover particularly heads to Salt River Fields with some momentum after going 17-for-50 (.340) with three homers in 13 video games with Double-A Amarillo to finish his first full season.
Dodgers (Glendale): Zyhir Hope, OF (No. 11); Jake Gelof, 3B; Alex Makerewich, RHP; Kelvin Ramirez, RHP, Jerming Rosario, RHP; Eriq Swan, RHPOne of the most effective all-around athletes within the Fall League, Hope has plus uncooked energy, double-plus pace and effectively above-average arm energy. Swan can push his fastball to 101 mph and again it up with a decent mid-80s slider, although he lacks polish.
Giants (Scottsdale): Bryce Eldridge, 1B (No. 1/MLB No. 50); Bo Davidson, OF (No. 26); Marques Johnson, RHP; William Kempner, RHP; Cale Lansville, RHP; Elijah Pleasants, RHP; Charlie Szykowny, 3B; Tyler Vogel, RHPThe sixteenth general choose within the 2023 Draft, Eldridge reached Triple-A at age 19 throughout his first full professional season and is among the greatest offensive prospects within the sport. A nondrafted free agent signed for $50,000 out of Caldwell (N.C.) CC final summer season, Davidson hit .327/.437/.605 with 11 homers in 63 video games between Rookie ball and Single-Some time displaying plus uncooked energy and pace.
Padres (Peoria): Ethan Salas, C (No. 1/MLB No. 17); Leodalis De Vries, SS (No. 2/MLB No. 44); Romeo Sanabria, 1B (No. 23); Ryan Bergert, RHP (No. 25); David Morgan, RHP (No. 29); Luis German, RHP; Harry Gustin, LHP; Gabe Mosser, RHPThe Padres being aggressive with proficient teenage prospects? Attempt to not be shocked. Salas and De Vries had been the sport’s two greatest worldwide prospects within the final two signing cycles, and so they’ll already head to what’s thought of a prospect graduating faculty, partially so San Diego can preserve them near its Peoria facility to start the offseason. Salas was displaying momentum on the plate late with Excessive-A Fort Wayne, whereas De Vries was actually approaching offensively for Single-A Lake Elsinore earlier than a proper shoulder pressure ended his common season on Aug. 17.
Rockies (Salt River): Ryan Ritter, SS (No. 12); Michael Prosecky, LHP (No. 17); Gabriel Hughes, RHP (No. 22); McCade Brown, RHP; Juan Guerrero, OF; John Justice, LHP; Skyler Messinger, INF; Carlos Torres, RHPRitter entered professional ball with a fame as a glove-over-hit shortstop, and whereas he nonetheless can flat-out defend, his offense in his first full season (2023) was a lot better than anticipated as he completed with a 20-20 season. He was having a stable, albeit not as explosive season up in Double-A in 2024, swinging the bat notably effectively in July (.320/.404/.420) earlier than an ankle damage that shelved him a month halted his progress, one thing he’ll attempt to choose up this fall. Prosecky might be one of many higher lefties within the AFL this season and is seeking to get issues going after he couldn’t observe up on his effective first season of professional ball in 2023 as a result of elbow points restricted him to simply 48 2/3 IP this 12 months.
