Cardinals Prospects Peete, Roby Named to AFL Fall Stars
Two Cardinals minor leaguers earned spots on the National League roster for the Arizona Fall League Fall Stars Game.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Baseball
Tai Peete and Tekoah Roby were named to the National League roster for the Arizona Fall League Fall Stars Game, announced Wednesday, November 4. Peete will also compete in the Arizona Fall League Home Run Derby.
Why it matters
The selections reflect strong fall league performances from two Cardinals prospects following seasons shaped by injury. Peete was acquired from Seattle in February, and Roby is returning from Tommy John surgery.
Peete is batting .328 with a .410 on-base percentage and .612 slugging percentage, with 13 stolen bases in 17 attempts across 16 games. Roby has struck out 13 batters over 9 2/3 scoreless innings in three Arizona Fall League starts.
The players
Tai Peete
Peete is a Cardinals infield prospect acquired from Seattle in the Brendan Donovan trade, who has posted strong numbers in the Arizona Fall League.
Tekoah Roby
Roby is a Cardinals pitching prospect who underwent Tommy John surgery in July 2025 and is building innings in the Arizona Fall League.
Arizona Fall League
The Arizona Fall League is a developmental league in Arizona where Major League Baseball organizations send prospects to showcase skills after the regular season.
The details
Peete and Roby were selected for the National League roster, and Peete will take part in the Home Run Derby. Peete's 11 extra-base hits are the third most in the Arizona Fall League, and Roby has used the league to build innings as he returns from surgery.
Timeline
July 2025: Roby underwent Tommy John surgery.
February 2026: The Cardinals acquired Peete from the Seattle Mariners in the Brendan Donovan trade.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026: The Fall Stars Game roster was announced.
Season Trajectory
The Arizona Fall League serves as a late-season proving ground where prospects like Peete and Roby build momentum toward the next season. Selections to the Fall Stars Game and Home Run Derby give organizations a measurable signal of player development after a full regular season.
Fantasy managers tracking prospects can use Peete's .328 average and 13 stolen bases as signals of his speed and contact profile. Roby's return to live innings is a signal for those monitoring Cardinals pitching depth heading into the next season.
The takeaway
Strong fall league showings can meaningfully shape how organizations and fans read a prospect's trajectory after injury or a trade. Following these players' development through the spring will clarify whether the fall numbers carry over.
Further reading
Explore more Baseball coverage for context on prospect development and league play.
