Dodgers prospect Christian Zazueta shines in Double-A debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 8:01 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Christian Zazueta has made a strong start in Double-A Tulsa after his promotion on June 23. Zazueta, who had a solid tenure in High-A Great Lakes, threw five scoreless innings in his debut, striking out eight batters. He followed this performance with another impressive outing, allowing just one run over four innings and again reaching eight strikeouts. Zazueta currently ranks as MLB's No. 91 prospect following his strong early Double-A performances.
- •Zazueta was called up to Double-A Tulsa on June 23.
- •He struck out eight batters in his first two Double-A starts.
- •Previously, Zazueta had a 3.88 ERA with 66 strikeouts in High-A.
- •He now ranks as MLB's No. 91 prospect.
- •Zazueta features an electric fastball and changeup.
- 8:01 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Prospect Adjusting Well After Call Up to Double-A
"Los Angeles Dodgers No. 8 prospect Christian Zazueta only just moved up to Double-A, but has been brilliant in his two starts so far.
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