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2017 Arizona Fall League Primer: Astros send Tucker to Alvarez to Mesa

Stepping away from the Playoffs for a second. The 26th edition of the Arizona Fall League being today in Arizona. In the fall of 1992, the Arizona Fall League was created to give prospects to final round polishing before the 2018 season and also help players rehabbing to get back form.

The 30 Major League Teams are broken up into six teams: the Surprise Saguaros, Mesa Solar Sox, Peoria Javelinas, Glendale Desert Dogs, Salt River Rafters, and Scottsdale Scorpions.

The Astros are a part of the Mesa Solar Sox this is year with Chicago Cubs, Detriot Tigers, Oakland Athletics, and Washington Nationals.