4 Reds prospects who could use the Arizona Fall League to boost their stock

The Cincinnati Reds' Arizona Fall League affiliate, the Peoria Javelinas, could provide valuable development time for several prospects this offseason. Carter Graham, an eighth-round pick from 2023, faces a Rule 5 eligibility deadline in December and could use the AFL to strengthen his case for the 40-man roster after hitting .297 with 24 home runs. Kien Vu, a ninth-round pick from the 2025 draft, dominated High-A but has struggled at Double-A and could benefit from fall league experience to adjust to the higher level. Jacob Friend and Carlos Sanchez round out the group—Friend, a 2024 sixth-rounder with 20 home runs and versatile defensive skills, and Sanchez, a Dominican signee ranked in the Reds' top 15 prospects, both need to prove they're ready for the next step in their development.

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