In the event you thought the top of summer season additionally introduced the top of your probabilities to observe high prospects, simply keep in mind – there’s at all times desert ball.
Rosters for the six Arizona Fall League groups had been formally introduced Wednesday afternoon, headlined by 13 Prime 100 prospects, together with two of the Prime 5. It is going to be the primary time that two of MLB’s Prime 4 prospects take part within the AFL since Bryce Harper and Mike Trout in 2011. The 2025 season begins Oct. 6 and runs via Nov. 15, the day of the circuit’s Championship Sport to be performed at Salt River Fields.
The Prime 100 prospects are as follows:
2. Kevin McGonigle, SS, Tigers (Scottsdale)4. Sebastian Walcott, SS, Rangers (Shock)12. Josue De Paula, OF, Dodgers (Glendale)32. Braden Montgomery, OF, White Sox (Glendale)47. Aidan Miller, SS, Phillies (Shock)48. Blake Mitchell, C, Royals (Shock)54. Chase DeLauter, OF, Guardians (Shock)58. Charlie Condon, 1B/OF, Rockies (Salt River)71. Alfredo Duno, C, Reds (Peoria)79. Jonny Farmelo, OF, Mariners (Peoria)82. Ethan Salas, C, Padres (Peoria)88. Hagen Smith, LHP, White Sox (Glendale)95. Cam Collier, 1B/3B, Reds (Peoria)
The Peoria Javelinas and Shock Saguaros lead the circuit with 4 Prime 100 prospects every, adopted by the Glendale Desert Canine with three and the Salt River Rafters and Scottsdale Scorpions with one apiece. Each Fall League membership represents 5 completely different farm programs with a number of staying at their Arizona-based Spring Coaching houses.
Right here’s the breakdown for every AFL group in 2025:
Glendale Desert Canine: Blue Jays, Braves, Cardinals, Dodgers, White SoxMesa Photo voltaic Sox: Athletics, Cubs, Marlins, Rays, YankeesPeoria Javelinas: Mariners, Orioles, Padres, Reds, TwinsSalt River Rafters: Angels, D-backs, Pirates, Purple Sox, RockiesScottsdale Scorpions: Astros, Giants, Mets, Nationals, TigersSurprise Saguaros: Brewers, Guardians, Phillies, Rangers, Royals
Among the many highlights on this yr’s AFL calendar are a tripleheader in Tucson on Oct. 11, one other tripleheader in Goodyear on Oct. 18, the Dwelling Run Derby on Nov. 8 and the Fall Stars Sport (which can be broadcast reside on MLB Community) on Nov. 9. The Fall League is shifting to a brand new postseason format for 2025 through which all six groups make the playoffs and the highest two golf equipment obtain a first-round bye. The aforementioned Championship Sport may also be proven reside on MLB Community, MLB.com and the MLB app.
Fourteen AFL individuals are alumni of MLB’s youth improvement packages (together with MLB Develops and the Nike RBI program), together with Montgomery and Collier, who’ve taken half in occasions such because the DREAM Collection, Hank Aaron Invitational, and Breakthrough Collection. Different alumni embrace Enrique Bradfield Jr., Kendall George, Ed Howard, Christian Little, Xavier Meachem, Brock Moore, PJ Morlando, Dante Nori, Kenny Serwa, D’Andre Smith, Jared Thomas, and Jaden Woods.
This yr’s preliminary AFL rosters are beneath, organized by MLB dad or mum membership:
Blue Jays (Glendale): Josh Kasevich, SS (No. 13); Edward Duran, C (No. 14); Angel Bastardo, RHP (No. 30); Alex Amalfi, RHP; Kai Peterson, LHP; Yondrei Rojas, RHP; Chay Yeager, RHP
Kasevich was hopeful of a 2025 debut within the Majors till again points severely restricted him at Triple-A. He’s nonetheless proven unimaginable plate self-discipline with Buffalo however wants to begin displaying higher affect with improved well being forward of his Rule 5 eligibility this offseason. Duran is a gifted defender and Toronto’s finest catching prospect, and Rule 5 choose Bastardo will technically make his org debut after taking the summer season to get well and construct up from Tommy John surgical procedure.
Orioles: (Peoria): Enrique Bradfield Jr., OF (No. 4); Luis De Léon, LHP (No. 21); Ethan Anderson, C/1B; Carson Dorsey, LHP; Andy Fabian, LHP; Zach Fruit, RHP; Tanner Smith, RHP; Thomas Sosa, OF
Yankees prospect Caleb Durbin set the AFL stolen base report with 29 in 2024; Bradfield is likely one of the few this yr who may compete to interrupt that mark. He swiped 74 final yr and has 34 in 67 video games this season, a yr shortened by a hamstring damage. De Léon additionally missed the primary month of the season, however pitched his approach to Double-A, however nonetheless efficiently pitched his approach to Double-A. He’ll be seeking to stretch out his innings whole for the yr with a watch in the direction of impacting the massive league employees in 2026.
Rays (Mesa): Aidan Smith, OF (No. 6); Brailer Guerrero, OF (No. 9); Jackson Baumeister, RHP (No. 21); Brayden Taylor, INF (No. 25); Mason Auer, OF; Jadon Bercovich, RHP; Andrew Lindsey, RHP; Jonathan Russell, RHP
Smith and Taylor each appeared within the MLB Pipeline Prime 100 at varied occasions – the previous as a power-speed outfielder and the latter as a possible jack of all trades on the grime – however fell out as a consequence of inconsistency. Few Fall Leaguers have extra to show than Taylor particularly after the 2023 nineteenth total prospect stayed beneath the Mendoza line and slugged beneath .300 for almost all of the summer season with Double-A Montgomery. This could possibly be the coming-out social gathering for Guerrero – a toolsy left-handed-hitting outfielder who signed for $3.7 million in 2023 however hasn’t performed greater than 51 video games in a single season but. He’s the youngest participant on an preliminary Fall League roster at simply 19 years previous.
Purple Sox (Salt River): Luis Perales, RHP (No. 9); Nelly Taylor, OF (No. 17); Johanfran Garcia, C (No. 28); Jonathan Model, RHP; Jojo Ingrassia, LHP; Brandon Neely, RHP; Isaac Stebens, RHP; Stanley Tucker, OF
Perales ranked as Boston’s finest pitching prospect and displayed an upper-90s fastball and upper-80s splitter earlier than blowing out his elbow in June 2024, resulting in Tommy John surgical procedure that value him all of this season. Taylor’s properly above-average velocity interprets into basestealing prowess (29 swipes this yr) and high quality protection in middle area. The youthful brother of Prime 100 Prospect Jhostynxon “The Password” Garcia, Johanfran is called “The Username” and has extra offensive upside than most catchers.
Yankees (Mesa): Bryce Cunningham, RHP (No. 4); Cade Smith, RHP (No. 19); Brady Kirtner, RHP; Coby Morales, 1B/OF; Hueston Morrill, RHP; Manuel Palencia, C/1B; Adam Stone, RHP; Enmanuel Tejeda, 2B
The Yankees have stocked up on Southeastern Convention right-handers lately, and their two finest AFL prospects come from that demographic and missed a while with shoulder illnesses this season. A 2024 second-rounder from Vanderbilt, Cunningham operates with a mid-90s fastball and a nifty upper-80s changeup with loads of fade and sink. Smith, a 2023 sixth-rounder from Mississippi State, has good really feel to spin with a plus mid-80s slider and a strong low-80s curveball.
Guardians (Shock): Chase DeLauter, OF (No. 2/MLB No. 54); Daniel Espino, RHP (No. 30); Wuilfredo Antunez, OF; Juan Benjamin, 3B/2B; Trenton Denholm, RHP; Matt Jachec, RHP; Rorik Maltrud, RHP; Zane Morehouse, RHP
DeLauter has slashed .313/.417/.522 within the final two years within the AFL, and he is again for a 3rd stint after lacking time with a sports activities hernia and a damaged hamate this season. Regardless of repeated damage points, he nonetheless has probably the greatest mixtures of measurement, athleticism, hitting potential, energy and plate self-discipline within the Minor Leagues. Espino as soon as confirmed one of the best all-around stuff within the Minors (fastball as much as 103 mph, wipeout slider as much as 93, energy curveball, efficient changeup) however hasn’t pitched in an official sport since Might 2022 and has had two shoulder surgical procedures since.
Royals (Shock): Blake Mitchell, C (No. 1/MLB No. 48); Daniel Vazquez, SS (No. 16); Carson Roccaforte, OF (No. 20); Hunter Owen, LHP (No. 26); A.J. Causey, RHP; Dennis Colleran, RHP; L.P. Langevin, RHP; Logan Martin, RHP
Whereas Carter Jensen headed to the Majors for the primary time this month, his fellow backstop Mitchell will go to the desert to make up for time misplaced as a consequence of a damaged proper hamate bone. His energy could have suffered due to the damage with a .296 slugging proportion for Excessive-A Quad Cities, however the additional enjoying time (and dry desert air) may do him wonders in that division. Vazquez and Roccaforte are each particular defenders on the infield and within the outfield, respectively, and Causey and Langevin may make for enjoyable watches out of the Saguaros bullpen – the previous for his funk from a sidearm launch, the latter for his elite fastball traits.
Tigers (Scottsdale): Kevin McGonigle, SS (No. 1/MLB No. 2); Max Anderson, 2B/3B (No. 9); Jake Miller, LHP (No. 19); Dariel Fregio, RHP; Carlos Lequerica, RHP; Jack Penney, 2B/SS; Kenny Serwa, RHP
McGonigle’s at-bats can be must-watch at each cease within the Valley. The Tigers’ high prospect usually barrels balls from the left aspect whereas displaying spectacular swing selections; it’s the best steadiness to provide him one of the best hit software within the Minors. Anderson, a breakout performer this season, has been rewarded with an AFL journey as he tries to show he can contribute in The Present subsequent yr. Maintain a watch out for Serwa, baseball’s most notable knuckleball-throwing prospect as a 28-year-old.
Twins (Peoria): Brandon Winokur, SS/3B/OF (No. 14); Billy Amick, 3B/1B (No. 17); Hendry Mendez, OF (No. 25); Miguelangel Boadas, RHP; Jakob Corridor, RHP; Hunter Hoopes, RHP; Dylan Questad, RHP; Zander Sechrist, LHP
The highest two Twins prospects headed to Arizona are coming off a playoff run with Excessive-A Cedar Rapids, with Winokur nonetheless working to constantly get to his power-speed mixture and Amick, the membership’s second-round in 2024, who missed chunks of the season with indirect and shoulder accidents, however managed an OPS of .867 in 59 video games. Mendez, who came to visit from the Phillies within the Harrison Bader deal, has hit in every single place he’s been, hitting .316 in Double-A post-trade.
White Sox (Glendale): Braden Montgomery, OF (No. 1/MLB No. 32); Hagen Smith, LHP (No. 5/MLB No. 88); Sam Antonacci, 2B/3B (No. 11); Tyler Davis, RHP; Ryan Galanie, 1B; Carson Jacobs, RHP, Connor McCullough, RHP, Jarold Rosado, RHP
A part of the Garrett Crochet commerce with the Purple Sox, Montgomery suits the traditional right-field profile with properly above-average uncooked energy and arm energy. Each he and Smith went within the high half of 2024’s first spherical, thought the latter’s fastball and slider have not overmatched professional hitters like they did with faculty batters. Antonacci’s superior bat-to-ball expertise enabled him to hit .292/.435/.404 and attain Double-A in his first full professional season.
Angels (Salt River): Juan Flores, C (No. 18); Raudi Rodriguez, OF; Brandon Dufault, RHP; Will Gervase, LHP; Fulton Lockhart, RHP; David Mershon, SS/2B; Najer Victor, RHP; Ryan Costeiu, RHP
Nonetheless solely 19, Flores scuffled a bit with the transfer as much as Excessive-A Tri-Metropolis this yr, although he did homer 10 occasions in 89 video games. Mershon, a 2024 draftee out of Mississippi State, is making his second straight journey to the AFL after lacking the primary month and alter of the 2025 season and struggled to seek out his footing in Double- or Triple-A upon his return.
Astros (Scottsdale): Walker Janek, C (No. 4); Anderson Brito, RHP (No. 7); Zach Cole, OF (No. 19); James Hicks, RHP (No. 26); Brett Gillis, RHP; Hudson Leach, RHP; Jeron Williams, SS/2B; Nate Wohlgemuth, RHP
A 2024 first-rounder, Janek impressed together with his protection and slammed 12 homers in Excessive-A throughout his first full professional season. Some evaluators imagine the motion on his mid-90s fastball and low-80s slider make Brito Houston’s finest pitching prospect. Cole has a few of the finest all-around instruments within the system and slashed .279/.377/.544 with 19 homers and 16 steals in 95 video games between Double-A and Triple-A.
A’s (Mesa): Tommy White, 3B (No. 8); Joshua Kuroda-Grauer, SS (No. 11); Ryan Lasko, OF (No. 18); Will Johnston, LHP (No. 19); Mark Adamiak, RHP; Corey Avant, RHP; Nathan Dettmer, RHP; Blaze Pontes, RHP
The membership’s second-round choose in 2024, White, identified by many as “Tommy Tanks,” is coming off a strong first full season of professional ball that noticed him attain Double-A and homer a dozen occasions. Kuroda-Grauer went a spherical after White and likewise reached Double-A Midland. There hasn’t been a ton of affect, however there’s been plenty of contact because the shortstop has hit a mixed .294 with a .360 OBP and a Jacob Wilson-esque 8.7 p.c strikeout fee.
Mariners (Peoria): Jonny Farmelo, OF (SEA No. 7/MLB No. 79); Marcelo Perez, RHP (No. 19); Brock Rodden, 2B (No. 22); Tyler Cleveland, RHP (No. 30); Christian Little, RHP; Brock Moore, RHP; Stefan Raeth, RHP
Farmelo, a 2023 draftee the Mariners went properly over slot to signal, will convey probably the greatest total uncooked toolsets to Arizona this fall. He was actually getting his legs again underneath him after lacking a yr as a consequence of a torn ACL in June of 2024, then missed extra time due to a stress response in his rib, enjoying simply 29 video games in 2025. Perez is an undersized strike-thrower who can actually spin the ball properly and pitched his approach to Double-A for the primary time this season.
Rangers (Shock): Sebastian Walcott, SS (No. 1/MLB No. 4); Jose Corniell, RHP (No. 3); Winston Santos, RHP (No. 4); Malcolm Moore, C (No. 11); Emiliano Teodo, RHP (No. 14); Dylan Dreiling, OF (No. 15); Kolton Curtis, RHP (No. 23); Joey Danielson, RHP
This seems just like the deepest crop of Arizona Fall League expertise. Probably the greatest prospects within the Minors, Walcott efficiently navigated Double-A at age 19 and has jaw-dropping energy and arm energy. Corniell returned from Tommy John surgical procedure in 2024 to as soon as once more throw strikes with a strong four-pitch combine. Again points short-circuited Santos’ season however he can attain 98 mph together with his fastball and spin a plus mid-80s slider when he is absolutely wholesome.
Braves (Glendale): Drue Hackenberg, RHP (No. 11); Luke Sinnard, RHP (No. 17); Nacho Alvarez Jr., INF; Patrick Clohisy, OF; Jim Jarvis, INF; Jacob Kroeger, LHP; L.J. McDonough, RHP; Cory Wall, RHP
Hackenberg is a groundball machine who was unable to observe up on a really strong 2024 season with a repeat this yr, and he missed a month and a half in addition, so he’s hoping to get again on observe within the AFL. Sinnard, a 2024 draftee who additionally missed time on the injured checklist, is the opposite ranked prospect heading to Arizona after pitching properly throughout two ranges of A ball when wholesome. Alvarez was a high 5 prospect within the group, however formally graduated from prospect standing despite the fact that he missed a ton of time (which he’s attempting to make up for) with wrist and indirect accidents this season.
Marlins (Mesa): Starlyn Caba, SS/2B (No. 5); P.J. Morlando, OF (No. 14); Karson Milbrandt, RHP (No. 18); Fenwick Trimble, OF (No. 26); Aiden Might, RHP; Xavier Meachem, RHP; Darwin Rodriguez, RHP
Caba is likely one of the finest defenders within the Minors, although a sprained left thumb value him a lot of the season and hampered him on the plate. A 2024 first-rounder, Morlando handled left elbow and hamstring accidents this yr however the Marlins imagine in his hitting potential and energy potential. Milbrandt has a high-spin fastball that touches 99 mph and has developed a strong low-80s curveball to again it up.
Mets (Scottsdale): Chris Suero, C/OF/1B (No. 15); Nick Morabito, OF (No. 16); Brett Banks, RHP; Wyatt Hudepohl, RHP; Bryce Jenkins, RHP; D’Andre Smith, OF; Austin Troesser, RHP
A Bronx native, Suero is the uncommon catching prospect with plus velocity, and he backed up that report by eclipsing the 30-steal mark for the primary time in his profession this yr. He’s additionally set a brand new profession finest in homers, reaching double-digits for the primary time, and his versatility within the outfield and at first base could possibly be advantageous for the Scottsdale roster. Talking of velocity, Morabito can be one of many quickest gamers within the desert, and whereas he lacks critical pop, his center-field protection, together with these wheels, give him a good ground.
Nationals (Scottsdale): Seaver King, SS (No. 7); Ethan Petry, OF/1B (No. 8); Jake Bennett, LHP (No. 11); Sean Paul Liñan, RHP (No. 15); Sam Petersen, OF (No. 25); Pablo Aldonis, LHP; Austin Amaral, RHP; Jared Simpson, LHP
It hasn’t been a really perfect first full season for 2024 tenth total choose King, however going from pitcher-friendly Wilmington and Harrisburg to the hitter-friendly desert could possibly be simply what the physician ordered. He’ll must work on enhancing his pitch choice after getting swing-happy at each areas. Bennett remains to be increase after lacking 2024 as a consequence of Tommy John surgical procedure, however has discovered success early in that course of, significantly together with his mid-80s changeup. Petry – a second-rounder in July out of South Carolina – is the uncommon participant to achieve the Fall League in his Draft yr, however he was restricted within the spring by a sprained left shoulder so he may use the additional work.
Phillies (Shock): Aidan Miller, SS (No. 2/MLB No. 47); Dante Nori, OF (No. 6); Carson DeMartini, 3B (No. 13); Eiberson Castellano, RHP (No. 24); Jack Dallas, RHP; Jaydenn Estanista, RHP; Daniel Harper, RHP; Tommy McCollum, RHP
The Phillies’ first-rounder in 2023, Miller spent practically all the 2025 season with Double-A Studying, turning 21 in June. He had bother discovering consistency till issues clicked in August because of a gradual change in his method. From Aug. 1 on, the infielder hit .361/.485/.630 to earn a late bump as much as Triple-A earlier than heading to Arizona. Nori, who adopted Miller because the Phillies’ first-rounder in 2024, hit properly sufficient throughout two ranges of A ball to take Miller’s place on Studying’s roster to complete off the yr.
Brewers (Shock): Luke Adams, 1B/3B (No. 8); Marco Dinges, C (No. 10); Josh Adamczewski, 2B/OF (No. 13); Jesus Broca, LHP; Anthony Flores, LHP; Michael Fowler, RHP; Edwin Jimenez, RHP; Brett Wichrowski, RHP
Dinges and Adamczewski had been two of the breakout stars in a loaded Milwaukee system this season due to their spectacular offensive shows, and each can be examined towards high competitors in Arizona. Dinges particularly could possibly be a enjoyable observe together with his all-out swing, whereas Adamczewski was apparently listed as an outfielder on the Shock roster after seeing solely 4 video games on the market within the common season. Adams – one of many Minors’ finest OBP machines – will finish his age-21 season within the Valley after lacking two months with a left shoulder contusion.
Cardinals (Glendale): Chen-Wei Lin, RHP (No. 16); Tyler Bradt, RHP; D.J. Carpenter, RHP; Randel Clemente, RHP; Travis Honeyman, OF; Darlin Saladin, RHP; Graysen Tarlow, C; Miguel Ugueto, OF
Listed at 6-foot-7, Lin can be one of many tallest pitchers within the Fall League, alongside the 6-foot-8 Carpenter. After a breakout 2024, the right-hander has a lot to show after massively combating management at Excessive-A and Double-A in ‘25, however on his day, he can exhibit three pitches in his 95-97 mph fastball, 82-84 mph slider and upper-80s changeup – the final of which is his finest providing. Clemente climbed three ranges as a reliever who can contact the upper-90s and flash a plus-plus slider, although his management can be a significant query mark. A 3rd-rounder out of Boston School in 2023, Honeyman has but to achieve the higher Minors however has above-average velocity and first rate contact charges.
Cubs (Mesa): Cole Mathis, 1B/3B (No. 17); Owen Ayers, C; Ed Howard, SS; Thomas Mangus, RHP; Luis Martinez-Gomez, RHP; Koen Moreno, RHP; Mathew Peters, RHP; J.P. Wheat, RHP
Mathis has a affected person method and 20-homer potential, although he has but to play within the area after having Tommy John surgical procedure shortly after signing as a 2024 second-rounder. Martinez-Gomez posted a 1.46 ERA with 68 strikeouts in 55 1/3 innings between two Class A stops whereas lacking bats with a 92-96 mph fastball and a low-80s slider and splitter.
Pirates (Salt River): Esmerlyn Valdez, OF/1B (No. 15); Tony Blanco Jr., 1B (No. 30); Derek Diamond, RHP; Josh Loeschorn, RHP; Dominic Perachi, LHP; Carlson Reed, RHP; Will Taylor, OF; Jaden Woods, LHP
The Pirates are sending some critical energy potential to the desert this yr. Valdez reached Double-A in his age 21 yr this season, hitting a mixed 26 homers and a .905 OPS, holding his personal up on the greater degree. This can be a stiff check for Blanco, the 20-year previous whose father of the identical identify performed within the huge leagues. He’s 6-foot-7 and has as a lot uncooked pop as anybody within the system, nevertheless it comes with an excellent quantity of swing-and-miss and he’s performed simply 28 video games of full-season ball in his profession.
Dealing with older and extra superior pitching can be an excellent expertise for the 19-year-old Duno, who was swinging a blistering bat down the stretch for Single-A Daytona to go into the Florida State League playoffs, hitting .355/.500/.763 with 10 homers in 22 video games from Aug. 1 on. Collier was simply making the transition to first base in Spring Coaching when he suffered a thumb damage on a tag play that required surgical procedure. He confirmed off a strong method upon his return, however the energy had not but come again. He’ll attempt to discover that and make up for misplaced ABs for Peoria.
D-backs (Salt River): Jansel Luis, INF (No. 12); David Hagaman, RHP (No. 15); Yordin Chalas, RHP (No. 21); Kyle Amendt, RHP; Kenny Castillo, C; Drew Jameson, RHP; Jack Hurley, OF; Jacob Steinmetz, RHP
A switch-hitting infielder, Luis heads to the Fall League with tons of momentum, having hit .336 with a .475 slugging proportion in 54 video games since July 1 with Excessive-A Hillsboro. He has distinctive contact charges on pitches contained in the zone however may get swing-happy with the Hops, which means reeling in that aggression can be a spotlight within the AFL. Hagaman was acquired from the Rangers within the Merrill Kelly commerce on the Deadline and posted a 3.15 ERA, 27 strikeouts and 4 walks in 20 innings within the Northwest League after the transfer. His fastball, slider and changeup all have above-average potential, and if he continues to indicate first rate management with the Rafters, his inventory may shoot up much more.
Dodgers (Glendale): Josue De Paula, OF (No. 1/MLB No. 12); Payton Martin, RHP (No. 21); Hyun-Seok Jang, RHP (No. 22); Kendall George, OF (No. 25); Jakob Wright, LHP (No. 29); Justin Chambers, LHP; Alex Makarewich, RHP; Logan Wagner, 3B/2B
Few youngsters can match De Paula’s mixture of swing selections and exit velocities, and he seems on his approach to turning into a barely smaller however extra athletic model of Yordan Alvarez. Martin and Jang each can attain 99 mph with their fastballs and again them up with plus mid-80s sliders. George used his off-the-charts velocity to guide the Minors with 100 steals in 124 makes an attempt this yr.
Giants (Scottsdale): Maui Ahuna, SS (No. 13); Walker Martin, 3B/SS (No. 28); Ricardo Estrada, LHP; Parks Harber, 3B/1B; Spencer Miles, RHP; Ryan Murphy, RHP; Juan Sanchez, LHP; Jose Perez, RHP
The Giants see some Brandon Crawford parallels with Ahuna, a slick defender who had Tommy John surgical procedure in his first professional season however rebounded to slash .269/.370/.453 whereas advancing to Excessive-A in his second. Martin made progress this yr after a tough professional debut in 2024, displaying good athleticism and 20-20 upside.
Padres (Peoria): Ethan Salas, C (No. 1/MLB No. 82); Isaiah Lowe, RHP (No. 26); Braedon Karpathios, OF (No. 29); Ryan Jackson, INF; Maikel Miralles, RHP; Carson Montgomery, RHP; Johan Moreno, RHP; Tucker Musgrove, RHP
Salas went simply 6-for-32 (.188) with a double in 10 video games with Double-A San Antonio in April and didn’t play for the Missions once more as a consequence of again issues. The 19-year-old’s second AFL stint can be intently adopted by scouts and evaluators attempting to determine if he can attain cathedral-high ceiling or if an extra slip down (and even out of) the Prime 100 is justified. He’s nonetheless the second-youngest participant on an preliminary AFL roster (solely 24 days older than Brailer Guerrero). Musgrove, who missed 2024 as a consequence of Tommy John, can be an fascinating arm together with his upper-90s fastball and plus slider with good spin and horizontal break.
Rockies (Salt River): Charlie Condon, OF/1B (No. 2/MLB No. 58); Jared Thomas, OF (No. 8); Welinton Herrera, LHP (No. 20); Ben Shields, LHP (No. 30); Cade Denton, RHP; Jack Mahoney, RHP; Austin Smith, RHP; Braylen Wimmer, OF/2B/3B
It took a short time for Condon, the previous Golden Spikes Award winner who went No. 3 total within the 2024 Draft, to seek out his groove, coping with a hand damage throughout his professional debut final summer season then struggling a damaged wrist in Spring Coaching. A scorching June in Excessive-A earned him a promotion and he began tapping into his energy in August, with six homers and a .998 OPS. Thomas was taken a spherical after Condon a yr in the past and has additionally reached Double-A, hitting a mixed .302/.399/.457 over 114 video games.
