Josue De Paula, the undisputed top prospect in the Dodgers organization, didn’t merely cap off his 2026 season with a September MLB debut, he actually saw action in the major league postseason. That’s right, folks. He played in the big show when it mattered most, and it is no shocker he is the top-ranked Dodgers prospect heading into 2027, according to the sharp minds at Baseball Prospectus.
Outfielders Everywhere You Look
De Paula is not alone at the top, either. The Dodgers are absolutely loaded with outfield talent. Mike Sirota checks in as the second-best prospect in the system, with Eduardo Quintero right behind him at number three. Then there is Charles Davalan, another outfielder who was the reigning Midwest League MVP, ranked as the seventh-best prospect. He has even been adding second base to his game in the Arizona Fall League, which is a huge plus.
But let’s talk about Mike Sirota for a second, because his 2026 numbers are just ridiculous. He started the season in High-A Great Lakes, got bumped to Double-A Tulsa, and finished it out in the Triple-A playoffs with Oklahoma City. All this movement and all he did was rake. Sirota was an on-base machine, hitting .307/.461/.526 with 28 doubles, 17 home runs, and a mind-blowing 100 walks in only 108 games. Jeffrey Paternostro from Baseball Prospectus even noted that while those insane batting averages might not hold up, his hit tool should play above-average despite below-average contact rates. Why? Because the dude can start his swing late and still absolutely crush the ball, finding gaps in the grass. Paternostro believes that even if he hits .250 in the majors, with that kind of power and walk rate, he is a first-division starter, even in a corner outfield spot. That is serious praise, and Sirota absolutely earned it.
Beyond the Green Grass: More Top Tier Talent
The Dodgers’ prospect depth is not limited to the outfield, though. De Paula, Sirota, Quintero, and shortstop Emil Morales were all on Baseball Prospectus’ pre-2026 list of the top 101 prospects in all of baseball, and now they make up the top four Dodgers prospects for 2027. Plus, let’s not forget Christian Zazueta. This guy just won his second straight Branch Rickey Award as the Dodgers’ minor league pitcher of the year. He is ranked fifth in the system, jumping 11 spots from last offseason. That is a massive leap!
And then there is last year’s first-round pick, high school shortstop Bo Lowrance. He is already cracking the top 10, sitting at number eight as he waits to make his professional debut. Paternostro wrote that Lowrance has a “pretty, and pretty simple, left-handed swing,” but also a “weird mishmash of skills that don’t fit his frame nor his profile.” Sounds like the Dodgers have a fascinating project on their hands, and with their player development program, they have the luxury of time to let him cook.
It is clear the Dodgers have an absolute treasure trove of young talent, especially with four players who were already considered top 101 prospects in baseball still leading their system. With De Paula already tasting the big leagues and guys like Sirota putting up video game numbers, the future looks absolutely stacked heading into 2027. Keep an eye on these names, because they are coming.
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Originally reported by True Blue LA.
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