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Dodgers honor Josue De Paula and Christian Zazueta as minor league award winners

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 1:41 PM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Dodgers honor Josue De Paula and Christian Zazueta as minor league award winners

Summary

Josue De Paula and Christian Zazueta were recognized on October 2, 2026, as the Dodgers' minor league player and pitcher of the year, respectively. De Paula achieved a.303 batting average and was named Texas League MVP. Zazueta earned the award for the second consecutive year, boasting a stellar 3.65 ERA and 144 strikeouts over 103.2 innings pitched. Both players will be celebrated at Dodger Stadium during Game 2 of the NLDS against the Braves. De Paula also made his major league debut in September, performing well during his short stint.

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•De Paula hit.303 with 27 home runs in Double-A Tulsa
•Zazueta posted a 3.65 ERA with 144 strikeouts in 2026
•Both players honored at Dodger Stadium during NLDS
•De Paula made MLB debut with solid performance in September
•Zazueta wins second consecutive Branch Rickey Award

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1:41 PMYahoo Sports — Josue De Paula, Christian Zazueta named Dodgers minor league player, pitcher of year

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LOS ANGELES — Josue De Paula will be on the field at Dodger Stadium on Sunday whether or not he plays in Game 2 of the National League Division Series. That’s because he and Christian Zazueta will be honored on the field as the Branch Rickey Award winners as the Dodgers 2026 minor league player […]
— Yahoo Sports

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