Padres Prospects McCoy, Kemp Named to Fall Stars
Alex McCoy and Kannon Kemp were selected to the 20th annual Arizona Fall League Fall Stars Game, set for Sunday in Scottsdale.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Baseball
Padres prospects Alex McCoy and Kannon Kemp were selected to the 20th Annual Fall Stars Game, scheduled for Sunday, November 8, at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Arizona. Justin DeCriscio is also in contention for the NL team through a fan vote that closes at 5 p.m. Friday.
Why it matters
The selections recognize the fall performances of two Padres prospects playing for Peoria in the Arizona Fall League. Fan voting for the final NL spot gives readers a direct role in deciding the roster.
McCoy, an undrafted 24-year-old ranked No. 26 among Padres prospects by MLB.com, is hitting .283/.409/.660 with five homers and 16 RBIs in 15 games for Peoria. Kemp, ranked No. 13 in the Padres system, has allowed nine earned runs in 13 innings this fall, with the final NL roster spot still decided by fan voting.
The players
Alex McCoy
An undrafted free agent and Padres prospect, age 24, who has been one of the Arizona Fall League's most productive hitters this season.
Kannon Kemp
A Padres pitching prospect ranked No. 13 in the organization by MLB.com, playing this fall for the Peoria Javelinas.
Justin DeCriscio
A Padres prospect competing in a fan vote for a spot on the Arizona Fall League NL roster.
The details
Fall Stars Game selections were announced for McCoy and Kemp, and Justin DeCriscio, who has three homers and 14 RBIs in 12 games, is competing against Eduardo Quintero and Charles Davalan in a fan vote for the NL team. Voting for the NL roster runs through 5 p.m. Friday at MLB.com and the AFL website.
Timeline
Friday, November 6, 2026: Fan voting for the NL team closes at 5 p.m.
Sunday, November 8, 2026: The Fall Stars Game is played at Salt River Fields and airs live at 5 p.m. on MLB Network.
Season Trajectory
The Arizona Fall League's Fall Stars Game, now in its 20th annual edition, serves as a showcase for prospects who may soon reach the major leagues. For the Padres, the selections highlight depth in a farm system that is developing hitters and pitchers for future roster needs.
Fantasy and prospect watchers can track McCoy's power numbers and Kemp's pitching through Sunday's game. Readers who want to influence the NL roster can cast votes at MLB.com or the AFL website before Friday's 5 p.m. deadline.
The takeaway
Fan voting gives followers a say in the final NL spot, so checking the standings before the Friday deadline can shape the roster. Watching the Fall Stars Game Sunday offers an early look at the prospects who may reach the majors.
What happens next
The NL roster is set after fan voting closes Friday at 5 p.m., and the Fall Stars Game is played Sunday, November 8, at Salt River Fields.
Further reading
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