The Los Angele Dodgers boast some of the best prospects in the sport of baseball, and as rosters expand, there are three candidates for a call-up to inject some life into the offense.
A great offensive series against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field may end up getting the offense rolling once again, but they have a tough test against the Pittsburgh Pirates’ pitching staff.
Even if the bats get going again, the Dodgers could really use some youth in their batting order, giving them some extra pop and speed around the basepaths.
On Sept. 1st, rosters expand to 28 players rather than 26, allowing teams to call up some of their prospects close to the big leagues.
Most of the Dodgers’ best options do come in the form of outfielders who can play some first base, but given how many utility players the Dodgers have, they have the pieces to make things work.
Here are three possible candidates for a September call-up:
Josue De Paula
De Paula is the Dodgers’ top prospect, and even though he has not played a lick of Triple-A ball, he looks ready right now to contribute.
He’ll be part of the 40-man roster next year, but the organization and the player could benefit from a look at the big leagues.
He is hitting .314/.411/.562 in Double-A with 25 home runs and 95 RBIs this year. According to many scouts, he has the best swing in a Dodgers prospect since Corey Seager, which is high praise given Seager’s sweet swing.
Also, De Paula can move as well, totaling 29 stolen bases. The main issue is his defense, but he is working with former Dodger Jason Heyward on it, and the current corner outfielders aren’t playing great defense either.
His offensive potential certainly outweighs the defensive concerns, and he should be top of mind for Andrew Friedman.
Jamese Tibbs III
Tibbs is another awkward fit defensively, but his .299/.417/.556 bat in Triple-A certainly plays.
He has 26 home runs and 92 RBIs as well. Given his experience at the highest level of minor league ball, he would be one of the more ready players out of the highly-touted prospects.
Also, his lefty bat would complement the team in terms of pinch-hitting. Tibbs has serious slugging that will play in the major leagues if he can make contact.
His 2026 season in Triple-A shows he can do just that.
Zach Ehrhard
Ehrhard is hitting .296/.414/.485 with 17 home runs and 79 RBIs. He made the jump from Double-A to Triple-A this year, and he is hitting well, while his defense is the best out of this bunch.
If the Dodgers want someone with a higher offensive ceiling than Alex Call, Ehrhard stands out as an option.
