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De Paula’s First MLB Hit Is a 416‑Foot, Three‑Run Homer in Dodgers' Walk‑Off Loss

The upper‑deck blast on Sunday showcased a rookie bat that could matter in October despite lingering defensive limits, roster rules and late‑inning relief failures.

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Los Angeles Dodgers' Josue de Paula follows through on a three-run home run, Image 2 shows Josue de Paula of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after hitting a three-run home run
Sep 13, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Josue de Paula (95) rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run against the Miami Marlins during the fourth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Overview

  • On Sunday, Sept. 13, Josue De Paula reached base in every plate appearance, finishing 2-for-2 with a walk, a double and a 416-foot, three-run homer for his first major-league hit.
  • The Dodgers lost 6-4 when Javier Sanoja tied the game in the ninth with a double and Agustín Ramírez hit a walk-off two-run homer after a sequence of reliever struggles.
  • De Paula was promoted directly from Double-A Tulsa and reports say he is the first Dodgers position player to skip Triple-A, marking an unusually rapid jump for the organization.
  • Manager Dave Roberts praised De Paula’s plate discipline and said his bat earned the call-up while stressing the team must develop his defense before giving him a regular outfield role.
  • De Paula’s performance creates an immediate audition narrative for October roster help, but MLB roster timing, his defensive work and persistent bullpen fragility complicate how much he can impact the postseason.