Complex sentence: Alston returned to the minor leagues after his brief MLB appearance, playing for several minor league teams over the next few years, including the Houston Buffaloes, Portsmouth Red Birds, Springfield Cardinals and Trenton Packers.
Split into simpler sentences: Alston returned to the minor leagues after his brief MLB appearance. He played for several minor league teams over the next few years, including the Houston Buffaloes, Portsmouth Red Birds, Springfield Cardinals and Trenton Packers.