Josue De Paula hits first major league home run

The drive traveled 416 feet.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 131 min read

JOSUE DE PAULA IS HERE. https://t.co/UhHlmIASKl Via @Dodgers on X

What happened: De Paula earned his major league call-up on September 12.

Why it matters: MLB's No. 6 prospect entered the lineup at designated hitter for his debut, getting an immediate opportunity to contribute offensively.

By the numbers: De Paula drew four walks through nine major league plate appearances, a 44.4% walk rate in that opening sample.

What to watch: Watch how much playing time De Paula earns over the final two weeks of the regular season.

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@Dodgers 2026-09-13T18:50:50.473995+00:00

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