The Arizona Fall League is considered an "elite" off-season league, a "finishing school" of sorts for Major League organizations' top prospects. The roll call of current MLB stars that have played in the Arizona Fall League over the years is impressive, including Derek Jeter and Albert Pujols. The roster size is 30 players per team.
Each Major League organization is required to provide six players subject to the following requirements:
All Triple-A and Double-A players are eligible, provided the players are on at least a Double-A level roster no later than Aug. 1.
One player below the Double-A level is allowed per Major League team.
One foreign player is allowed, as long as the player does not reside in a country that participates in winter ball, as part of the Caribbean Confederation or the Australian winter league.
No players with more than one year of credited Major League service as of August 31 are eligible, except a team may select one player picked in the most recently concluded Major League Rule 5 Draft.
To be eligible, players on Minor League disabled lists must be activated at least 45 days before the conclusion of their respective seasons.
Each of the six Arizona fall League teams is made up of a combination of players assigned by various MLB organizations.Max Scherzer played in the AFL last season, dominating the league as a closer.
Phoenix Desert Dogs 2008 Roster
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