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These Padres prospects have been standouts in the Arizona Fall League

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres sent a handful of intriguing prospects to the Arizona Fall League this month. Now, with the season about halfway over, a few of those prospects are standing out. From a big-time power bat to a…

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 1:48 PM
These Padres prospects have been standouts in the Arizona Fall League
Key Things to Know
  • Padres prospects Alex McCoy, Francis Peña, and Justin DeCriscio are standing out in the Arizona Fall League.
  • Outfielder Alex McCoy has hit four home runs with a .989 OPS through three weeks for Peoria.
  • Relief pitcher Francis Peña has not allowed an earned run across six AFL appearances.
The Story in 60 Seconds

San Diego Padres prospects Alex McCoy, Francis Peña, and Justin DeCriscio are excelling for the Peoria Javelinas midway through the Arizona Fall League season. Outfielder McCoy, currently ranked as the Padres' No. 26 prospect, has posted a .989 OPS and four home runs through three weeks. His highlights include a two-homer game featuring a walk-off blast in a 12-11 victory.

Pitcher Francis Peña has recorded six scoreless appearances in relief, utilizing an upper-90s fastball and a high-octane cutter after rebounding in Double-A San Antonio. Meanwhile, 2025 10th-round pick Justin DeCriscio has impressed defensively while logging a .356 on-base percentage, marking his fourth assignment of the year as a versatile utility prospect.

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