The Washington Nationals may not be playing baseball this October, but some of their prospects will be. The Arizona Fall League has its Opening Night on Tuesday, a developmental league that continues to help young players improve.
The AFL started back in 2007 by Major League Baseball so that teams could continue to development of youngsters in the fall. With Cactus League stadiums already in place in Arizona, the location made perfect sense.
Because the league is governed by MLB, teams feel confident in being able to send their very best prospects there. It means the schedule, facilities, and treatment for injuries would all be up to standard for those playing.