DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers prospect Josue Briceño was named the MVP of the Arizona Fall League, an impressive accomplishment on its own.

The Arizona Fall League nears its conclusion with Friday's semifinal game between Salt River and Scottsdale at Scottsdale Stadium and Saturday's league championship game between the semifinal winner and the Surprise Saguaros, who will finish with the best record of the six teams.

Josue Briceno is the Tigers No. 9 prospect, according to MLB.com, and he's added a little hardware to his name.

Phillies top prospect Andrew Painter not only showed his arm was healthy in the Arizona Fall League, he excelled, earning the league's top pitching award.

After missing almost two full seasons because of injury, Painter was named the Pitcher of the Year in the prospect-driven league.

The Phillies hoped to see Andy Painter stay healthy, pitch without pain, and flash some velocity in the Arizona Fall League. Modest goals. After all, Painter's AFL stint represented the 21-year-old's first game action since undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2023.

For six more weeks again this year, some of the best prospects in baseball shined in the Arizona Fall League, the game’s most elite prospect circuit. Now it’s time to give out some hardware. The Fall League annually awards the Joe Black MVP Award to its top performer,

The 2025 rotation for the Philadelphia Phillies is almost set. The only thing they have to figure out is who will be the fifth starter. Andrew Painter could take the spot. He has been pitching in the Arizona Fall League for the Desert Dogs,