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Josue De Paula Smacks First Home Run of 2026 in Four-Hit, Five-RBI Performance
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Josue De Paula's bat woke up in a big way on Wednesday for Double-A Tulsa, going 4-for-5 with his first home run of the season and five RBI. The Dodgers' top-ranked prospect is now 8-for-22 (.364) through five games and has shown the patient approach that has been evident throughout his minor league career with more walks (four) than strikeouts (three) thus far. The 20-year-old has also been active on the basepaths in the early going, with two steals so far, and he was also caught stealing twice. The 6-foot-3 slugger spent nearly all of 2025 at High-A, slashing .263/.406/.421 with 12 home runs, 32 steals, and an impressive 81:86 BB:K in 98 games there. MLB's No. 12 prospect could make quick work of Double-A if he continues to perform and should see time at Triple-A this year. With his talent and trajectory, he could even be in the mix for a late-season debut, but he is not a stash candidate in redraft leagues at the moment. The youngster has the makings of a future star and could have a big fantasy impact in 2027.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
