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Royals’ 2026 first-rounder Rose gets to cap first year as a pro as an AFL Fall Star

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Most prospects aren't accustomed to playing in October, let alone November, so the Arizona Fall League can be a grind. Stacking 30 more games on top of 130 or so during the Minor League regular season leaves…

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Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 6:13 AM

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Royals 2026 first-round pick Zion Rose earned a selection to the Arizona Fall League Fall Stars Game.
Rose was drafted No. 6 overall and signed for $5,809,575 in late July.
He batted .309 with 13 stolen bases in his first 14 games with the Surprise Saguaros.

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Kansas City Royals prospect Zion Rose has earned a spot in the Arizona Fall League's Fall Stars Game to wrap up his first professional season. Rose, selected No. 6 overall in the 2026 MLB Draft, signed in late July for $5,809,575 before playing at High-A and subsequently joining the Surprise Saguaros.

Through 14 games in the Fall League, Rose is batting .309/.487/.491 and ranks fifth with 13 stolen bases. He is one of only two 2026 draftees participating in the circuit.

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