Zion Rose and eight Royals prospects join Arizona Fall League roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 5:01 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026

The Kansas City Royals announced that Zion Rose, their 2026 first-round pick, will participate in the Arizona Fall League with the Surprise Saguaros, starting October 3. Rose, who played 19 games for High-A Quad Cities, is among nine Royals players selected for the AFL, which showcases top prospects and players needing development after injuries. Others include Brooks Bryan, Austin Charles, and Justin Lamkin, each coming from various minor league levels and looking to improve their skills against elite talent. The regular season concludes on November 14.
- •Zion Rose selected sixth overall in 2026, hit.268 in 19 games at Quad Cities.
- •AFL begins on October 3, featuring top prospects from multiple teams.
- •Brooks Bryan and Austin Charles are among other Royals participating.
- •Regular season concludes on November 14.
- 5:01 PMYahoo Sports — Zion Rose leads Royals prospects headed to Arizona Fall League
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