ARLINGTON — The kids have pulled the Texas Rangers back into contention at the big league level. The next wave of young players are set to continue their progress toward that level.
Eight Rangers prospects — including seven of their top 23, according to MLB Pipeline — have been selected to participate in the Arizona Fall League this year. They will play with the Surprise Saguaros, at Surprise Stadium, on a team consisting of players from the Kansas City Royals, Cleveland Guardians, Milwaukee Brewers and Philadelphia Phillies.
The Texas participants include shortstop Sebastian Walcott (No. 1 prospect), right-handed pitcher Jose Corniell (No. 3), right-handed pitcher Winston Santos (No. 4), catcher Malcolm Moore (No. 11), right-handed pitcher Emiliano Teodo (No. 14 prospect), outfielder Dylan Dreiling (No. 15), right-handed pitcher Kolton Curtis (No. 23) and right-handed pitcher Joey Danielson.
The AFL provides additional development time for prospects and extended opportunities for those who missed time during the regular season. Corniell and Santos, for example, were sidelined for half of the year. Corniell did not pitch until July as he recovered from Tommy John surgery and Santos missed time with a stress reaction in his back.
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The schedule runs Oct. 6-Nov. 15 with games played at six different Cactus League stadiums. Rangers staffers Matt Lawson (Triple-A Round Rock hitting coach) and Dakota Fowee (trainer) will also be on the Saguaros’ staff.
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