Philly Leader

The Arizona Fall League (AFL) is once again in full swing, with rosters comprising prospects from various Major League Baseball organizations. Each AFL club receives players from five different organizations, each with unique goals and priorities. Some clubs aim to provide experience to their top prospects, while others focus on rehabilitating injured players or evaluating those eligible for the Rule 5 draft.

The Peoria Javelinas lead the pack this year with a roster that includes top talents such as Ethan Salas of the Padres and Colt Emerson of the Mariners. "You want the most loaded group in terms of Top 30 prospects? Check," said a source about Peoria's impressive lineup.

Next up are the Glendale Desert Dogs, bolstered by Andrew Painter from the Phillies, who joins after recovering from elbow issues and Tommy John surgery. His addition brings excitement to an already solid team featuring Colson Montgomery of the White Sox.

The Scottsdale Scorpions follow closely behind with notable names like Bryce Eldridge from the Giants and Jett Williams from the Mets. The Scorpions' roster is further strengthened by promising talents like Drew Gilbert and Termarr Johnson.

Meanwhile, Mesa Solar Sox feature Tampa Bay's Xavier Isaac and Moises Ballesteros from the Cubs. Both are highly regarded for their potential at first base, with Isaac noted for his raw power.

The Surprise Saguaros include Jac Caglianone of the Royals and Chase DeLauter of the Guardians. Caglianone’s presence is expected to draw attention following his recent draft selection by Kansas City.

Finally, Salt River Rafters may lack Top 100 prospects but still boast depth with players like Tommy Troy and Yu-Min Lin from the Diamondbacks.

With these diverse rosters, this year's Arizona Fall League promises intriguing matchups as teams vie for dominance in this prestigious off-season event.