Dodgers prospects De Paula, Shelton, and Davalan win minor league MVP awards

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Dodgers prospects De Paula, Shelton, and Davalan win minor league MVP awards
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Josue De Paula, Easton Shelton, and Chuck Davalan have earned Minor League MVP honors in 2026. De Paula, of the Double-A Tulsa Drillers, achieved a.303 batting average with 27 home runs and 104 RBIs in the Texas League. Shelton, playing for the Single-A Ontario Tower Buzzers, hit 37 home runs, earning MVP in the California League. Chuck Davalan led the High-A Great Lakes Loons with 24 home runs and a.937 OPS in the Midwest League. Each player's outstanding performance reflects the strength of the Dodgers' farm system. There is potential for a fourth MVP if James Tibbs III secures the Pacific Coast League award next month.

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  • Josue De Paula hit.303 with 27 home runs for the Tulsa Drillers.
  • Easton Shelton set a record 37 home runs for the Tower Buzzers.
  • Chuck Davalan led the Loons with 24 home runs and a.937 OPS.
  • Dodgers could have a fourth MVP from James Tibbs III next month.
  • These prospects illustrate the strength of the Dodgers’ farm system.
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Three Los Angeles Dodgers prospects earned MVP awards in the minors this season.

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