Dodgers prospects De Paula, Shelton, and Davalan win minor league MVP awards
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 9:54 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026

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.
- •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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