Dodgers place Shohei Ohtani on 15-day IL, recall top prospect Josue De Paula
Shohei Ohtani will miss at least 15 days as the Dodgers rest his arm and biceps, while top prospect Josue De Paula fills the roster spot.
- On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Dodgers placed Shohei Ohtani on the 15-day injured list due to right arm discomfort, calling up top outfield prospect Josue De Paula from Double-A to fill the roster spot.
- Manager Dave Roberts expressed regret for "kicking the can" on Ohtani's physical issues, including persistent discomfort in his right arm, left knee, and neck, after the two-way player hit.198 with 34 strikeouts since August 8.
- De Paula, 21, will make his major-league debut Friday in Miami as the designated hitter, having slashed.303/.401/.547 with 27 home runs and 31 stolen bases for Double-A Tulsa this season.
- Ohtani is eligible to return September 23, with Roberts stating the two-week reset will allow the four-time MVP to "get his body feeling well" and prepare for the Dodgers' postseason run.
- The 89-57 Dodgers hold a four-game lead over the Atlanta Braves for the National League's No. 2 seed, which would grant a first-round bye before the National League Division Series begins October 3.
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Dodgers to place Shohei Ohtani on IL, call up top prospect
By Field Level Media Sep 10 (Field Level Media) - The Los Angeles Dodgers will place superstar Shohei Ohtani on the injured list to rest his left knee and right biceps, manager Dave Roberts said. Roberts said the Dodgers will call up outfield prospec...
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A sudden IL stint for Shohei Ohtani, and an unusual Double-A call-up to fill his spot
Shohei Ohtani is headed to the 15-day injured list with right arm discomfort, leaving the Los Angeles Dodgers without the four-time MVP. Manager Dave Roberts announced the move late Wednesday, saying it was the right decision after consulting with doctors…
A sudden IL stint for Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani — and an unprecedented Double-A call-up to fill his spot
Shohei Ohtani is headed to the 15-day injured list with right arm discomfort, leaving the streaking Los Angeles Dodgers without the four-time MVP as they close in on their 13th NL West title in 14 years.
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