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St. Louis Cardinals send nine players to Arizona Fall League

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 11:00 AM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

St. Louis Cardinals send nine players to Arizona Fall League

Summary

The St. Louis Cardinals have named nine players to their roster for the Arizona Fall League, which opens October 3 and runs through mid-November. Among the players selected are Tekoah Roby and Tai Peete, both seen as key prospects in the organization., LHP Brandon Clarke will not participate due to a minor procedure on his left arm. This year's AFL roster reflects a trend of younger players being invited to showcase their skills, with some players needing to prove themselves for potential 40-man roster spots. The Cardinals’ prospects will compete for Peoria alongside players from other organizations, including the Orioles and Padres.

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Status Watch

•Arizona Fall League starts October 3 and runs until mid-November.
•Tai Peete, a 21-year-old outfielder, is among the key prospects named.
•Brandon Clarke will miss the AFL due to an arm procedure.
•RHPs Joseph King and Nolan Sparks were added to the roster.
•Prospects will showcase their skills with Peoria, teaming with players from other MLB clubs.

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11:00 AMYahoo Sports — The St. Louis Cardinals send 9 players to the Arizona Fall League

What they're saying

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For a very few, the season is not yet over. The Arizona Fall League (AFL) beckons, and the invitations given often present signs of where a player stands in an organization and provide an opportunity for a player to redefine that path. Once seen, not so long ago, as a finishing school for top MiLB […]
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