Overview

• Eight Cardinals prospects, including Thomas Saggese and Leonardo Bernal, will join the Glendale Desert Dogs.
• Royals' Jac Caglianone, a two-way player, and Padres' catcher Ethan Salas are among the highest-ranked prospects participating.
• The AFL's six teams will draw talent from multiple MLB organizations, with games starting on October 7.
• The league's regular season ends on November 14, followed by a play-in semifinal and a championship game on November 16.
• Special events include a home run derby on November 8 and the annual Fall Stars Game on November 9.