Braves Sending Eight Prospects To The AFL
By Eric Graff
Tommy La Stella will highlight the larger than usual list of Braves minor leaguers that are headed out to the Arizona Fall League this season.
The Braves players will be on the Scottsdale Scorpions of the AFL’s East Division along with players from the Mets, Yankees, Pirates and Giants. Opening Day for the AFL, which is set to begin on October 8th this year.
Here is a full list of the Braves prospects that are heading to the AFL this season.
- Tommy La Stella 2B, AA
- Kyle Kubitza 3B, HiA
- John Cornely RHP, HiA
- Shae Simmons RHP, AA
- Elmer Reyes SS, HiA
- Robby Hefflinger OF, HiA/AA
- Aaron Northcraft RHP, AA
- Juan Jaime RHP, AA