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Dodgers Call Up Top Prospect Josue De Paula as Ohtani Injured
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In Short: The Los Angeles Dodgers are calling up outfielder Josue De Paula from Double-A to bolster their lineup as star Shohei Ohtani is placed on the injured list due to ongoing injuries.
According to reports, the Dodgers are calling up top prospect Josue De Paula from Double-A to help fill the void left by Shohei Ohtani, who is now on the injured list due to his right biceps and left knee injuries. De Paula, ranked as one of the top prospects in the organization, is expected to step in as a designated hitter for the Dodgers, who are looking to secure their place in the playoffs and potentially win a historic three-peat.
The move comes as the Dodgers are dealing with a series of injuries to their big-league lineup, with Ohtani's absence being a significant blow. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed that Ohtani will be placed on the 15-day injured list, emphasizing the importance of Ohtani to the team and the urgency of bringing in De Paula to maintain their offensive strength.
De Paula, who signed with the Dodgers in 2022 and played for the Tulsa Drillers in the 2026 season, hit 27 home runs in 588 plate appearances with a slash line of.303/.401/.547. His call-up is seen as a strategic move to help the Dodgers navigate the upcoming playoffs, with the team aiming to continue their success and potentially win the World Series.
As the Dodgers prepare for their upcoming road trip against the Miami Marlins, De Paula is expected to make his MLB debut, providing immediate reinforcement for the team. The move highlights the Dodgers' commitment to maintaining their competitive edge despite the injuries to their star players.
What's confirmed
- The Los Angeles Dodgers are calling up top prospect Josue De Paula straight from Double-A, according to multiple reports on Wednesday.
- De Paula is expected to get at-bats at designated hitter after Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced on Wednesday that Shohei Ohtani will be heading to the IL.
- Prior to being signed by the Dodgers out of the Dominican Republic in 2022, he played out of El Niche Academy.
- He signed a $397,500 contract with the Dodgers in January 2022.
- He spent the 2026 season with the Dodgers' Double-A minor league affiliate, the Tulsa Drillers, and hit 27 home runs in 588 plate appearances, while posting a slash line of.303/.401/.547.
What's still developing
- Basically, it's pretty much wrapped up and the Dodgers' priority is to get Ohtani fully healthy before the playoffs begin.
- He sat out Wednesday's 14-1 win over the Reds, missing his sixth game in the Dodgers' last seven, and the ballclub finally figured it was time to officially IL him.
- The rich get richer here, as he's considered one of baseball's top prospects (MLB.com ranked him No.
- Ohtani's absences haven't hurt the Dodgers much on the field.
- The Dodgers know they are headed to the playoffs and winning the World Series is the most important thing.
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