Bird, Mondesi among Fall Stars Game additions
Yanks, Royals, Twins, Reds, Astros, Rangers prospects selected; Buxton, Castillo out
The Arizona Fall League announced Wednesday that six players have been added to the rosters for Saturday's Fall Stars Game, including Scottsdale first baseman Greg Bird, the circuit's home run leader and Yankees' No. 11 prospect, and Peoria shortstop Raul Mondesi, the Royals' top prospect.
Joining Bird and Mondesi as late additions to the All-Star event are two Salt River players: outfielder Eddie Rosario, the Twins' No. 10 prospect, and third baseman Rio Ruiz, the Astros' No. 9 prospect. Surprise also had two additions to the game, as right-hander Ben Klimesh and outfielder Nick Williams, the Rangers' No. 4 prospect, join the West Roster.
Four players have been removed from the rosters, including Salt River center fielder Byron Buxton, baseball's top prospect. He saw his season come to an end Monday when he dislocated his left middle finger trying to catch a line drive.
Surprise center fielder Rusney Castillo, the Red Sox's latest Cuban free agent signing, also suffered a hand injury, ending his AFL season and prompting his removal from the All-Star Game. Surprise right-hander Tayron Guerrero, the Padres' No. 19 prospect, and Mesa first baseman Matt Olson, the A's No. 2 prospect, were also replaced on the Fall Stars Game rosters.
In all, 13 players ranked on MLBPipeline.com's Top 100 Prospects list will be in action. Fans can watch the game, which begins at 8 p.m. ET, on MLB Network and MLB.com.
Pitchers
Christian Bergman, Rockies
Archie Bradley, D-backs
C.J. Edwards, Cubs
Trevor Gott, Angels
Brian Ellington, Marlins
Nefi Ogando, Phillies
Steven Okert, Giants
Roberto Osuna, Blue Jays
Tyson Perez, Astros
Jake Reed, Twins
Adrian Sampson, Pirates
Catchers
Elias Diaz, Pirates
Peter O'Brien, D-backs
Infielders
Josh Bell, Pirates
Greg Bird, Yankees
Brandon Drury, D-backs
Kaleb Cowart, Angels
Tony Renda, Nationals
Matt Reynolds, Mets
Daniel Robertson, A's
Rio Ruiz, Astros
Outfielders
Aaron Judge, Yankees
Brandon Nimmo, Mets
Dalton Pompey, Blue Jays
Roman Quinn, Phillies
Eddie Rosario, Twins
Pitchers
Chris Bassitt, White Sox
Parker Bridwell, Orioles
Nick Howard, Reds
Cody Kendall, Rangers
Ben Klimesh, Reds
Nick Maronde, Indians
Francellis Montas, White Sox
Robby Scott, Red Sox
Burch Smith, Padres
Samuel Tuivailala, Cardinals
Tyler Wagner, Brewers
Catchers
Justin O'Conner, Rays
Mike Ohlman, Orioles
Infielders
Daniel Castro, Braves
Hunter Dozier, Royals
Patrick Leonard, Rays
Francisco Lindor, Indians
Raul Mondesi, Royals
D.J. Peterson, Mariners
Jace Peterson, Padres
Corey Seager, Dodgers
Outfielders
Steven Moya, Tigers
Hunter Renfroe, Padres
Tyrone Taylor, Brewers
Jesse Winker, Reds
Nick Williams, Rangers