​Sep 11, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Josue De Paula (95) runs toward second base during a steal attempt in the fourth inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park.MIAMI — Josue De Paula’s major league debut was never going to be judged by the box score alone.The 21-year-old Dodgers prospect went 0-for-3 with a walk Friday night at LoanDepot Park, hardly the kind of debut that jumps off the page. But for a player who has spent years building toward this moment, the more meaningful signs came in the at-bats themselves.Sep 11, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Josue De Paula (95) and left fielder Alex Call (12) hug before the game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park.Sam Navarro-Imagn ImagesSep 11, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Josue De Paula (95) and left fielder Alex Call (12) hug before the game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park.De Paula showed the approach that helped make him one of the most intriguing young hitters in the Dodgers’ system, working deep counts, resisting pitches outside the zone and showing what he calls aggressive patience.The Dodgers, meanwhile, continued their march toward October.Behind another dominant outing from Blake Snell, a resurgent offensive performance from Kyle Tucker and a quiet but encouraging debut from De Paula, the Dodgers defeated the Miami Marlins 6-2 on Friday night for their 90th victory of the season.It was their eighth consecutive win, their longest winning streak of the season.With 15 games remaining in the regular season, the Dodgers moved to within 1½ games of the Milwaukee Brewers for the best record in the National League while maintaining an 11-game lead over the San Diego Padres in the NL West.For De Paula, though, the night was about getting his first taste of the major leagues.”I’m just trying to focus on the now and having fun while I’m here.”Set to make his MLB debut tonight, Josue De Paula talks with @kirsten_watson and the media ahead of the #Dodgers series opener in Miami. Get closer to the action with SNLA+, with the MLB app.🔗:… pic.twitter.com/fpPYUi61R1— SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) September 11, 2026And the first taste was promising.In his first major league at-bat, De Paula fell behind in the count before working it full. He ultimately lifted a fly ball to right field, but the result mattered less than the process.Then he did it again.Two at-bats. Two full counts.In his second plate appearance, De Paula once again refused to chase, eventually drawing his first career major league walk.Josue De Paula getting FIRED up for a walk in his second big league plate appearance. 🔥I love this kid already! pic.twitter.com/mcgQ2hbaY2— SleeperDodgers (@SleeperDodgers) September 12, 2026What followed was a strange ending to an otherwise impressive inning.After De Paula reached first, the Marlins threw over twice. De Paula appeared to have second base stolen o