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Arizona Diamondbacks Fall League update

The MLB playoffs are not the only professional baseball going on right now. Here in Arizona, the Arizona Fall League (AFL) is showcasing some of the game’s top prospects in a rather more… relaxed setting, shall we say. There are…

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 9:00 PM
Arizona Diamondbacks Fall League update
Key Things to Know
  • Eight Arizona Diamondbacks prospects are currently playing for the Salt River Rafters in the Arizona Fall League.
  • Top prospect Demetrio Crisantes is batting .281 with a team-best .762 OPS among Arizona hitters.
  • Starting pitcher Patrick Forbes is on a limited workload following a flexor strain suffered during the regular season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Eight Arizona Diamondbacks prospects are currently competing in the Arizona Fall League for the Salt River Rafters, who hold a 6-3 record through nine games. Among position players, top prospect Demetrio Crisantes leads the Diamondbacks contingent with a .762 OPS despite cooling off after a hot start. Nathan Hall has posted a .424 on-base percentage boosted by 11 walks, while 20-year-old infielder Yassel Soler has recorded a .377 OPS in his first 20 at-bats.

On the mound, starter Patrick Forbes allowed one run across 2.2 innings in his lone start under restricted usage following a flexor strain. Reliever Joe Ariola has pitched 2.1 innings with three strikeouts, while Connor Foley reached 98 mph during 1.1 scoreless innings. Additionally, Salt River Fields is testing defensive placement restrictions using field hash marks.

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