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Dodgers Place Shohei Ohtani on 15-Day IL, Recall Top Prospect Josue De Paula

The Dodgers will keep Ohtani off the road trip as they manage his arm discomfort and turn to top prospect Josue De Paula, the club said.

  • Shohei Ohtani was placed on the Los Angeles Dodgers' 15-day injured list due to right arm discomfort and lingering soreness, ending his pitching for the season while allowing him to focus on hitting during recovery.
  • Ohtani has not pitched since July 3 and returned to the Dodgers' lineup as designated hitter, but has struggled at the plate since the All-Star break.
  • Dodgers manager Dave Roberts called up top prospect Josue De Paula from Double-A to take Ohtani's roster spot as designated hitter, an unusual move reflecting confidence in the young player.
  • The Dodgers emphasized prioritizing Ohtani's health and team needs over playing him as a two-way player this season.
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By Pablo García Escorihuela, CNN en Español It has been a tough year for Shohei Ohtani. The Japanese, who already has his name scored among the best in history, did not stay in the laurels achieved. After a bi-championship with the Los Angeles Dodgers that forced to dust the record book, the

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The McDowell News broke the news on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
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