Dodgers promote two Top 100 prospects immediately after Josue De Paula move

The Dodgers swiftly promoted two of their top prospects following the recent move of Josue De Paula. This decision was made on Friday, September 11, 2023, to replace Ohtani, who is currently out with an injury. De Paula, a consensus Top 20 prospect, assumed Ohtani's role at Double-A Tulsa, leaving an opening in the outfield for two more outstanding young talents.

Charles Davalan, 22, and Eduardo Quintero, both consensus Top 100 prospects, were subsequently added to the roster of Tulsa Drillers after the Dodgers promoted them from their advanced Class-A Great Lakes team on Sunday. The promotions took place with only four games remaining in the Drillers' season, indicating the team's confidence in these young players' abilities.

Davalan, who was selected as the 41st overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, showcased a strong performance at Great Lakes, hitting 24 home runs and driving in 72 runs. He posted a solid batting average of .292, along with on-base percentages of .402 and slugging percentage of .535. Quintero, on the other hand, signed with the Dodgers in January 2023 from Venezuela.

He demonstrated stellar skills at Great Lakes, boasting a batting average of .309, on-base percentage of .445, and slugging percentage of .495. Quintero also stole 44 bases in 51 attempts, demonstrating his speed and agility on the field.

With these promotions, the Dodgers appear to be confident in their minor league system and its potential to develop top-tier talent. The upcoming season will be intriguing to watch, as the team continues to build its roster with promising players like Davalan and Quintero.