Dodgers Place Shohei Ohtani on 15-Day IL, Recall Top Prospect Josue De Paula
Dave Roberts said Ohtani will miss at least 15 days as the Dodgers manage knee and biceps soreness, and top prospect Josue De Paula is set to debut.
- On Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, the Los Angeles Dodgers placed two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani on the 15-day injured list, citing lingering left-knee and right-biceps discomfort as the team prioritizes his postseason health.
- Ohtani missed three consecutive games as recurring left-knee and right-biceps soreness forced him out of the lineup six times in seven games, hampering his offensive production before the decision.
- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed the team is "choosing not to say it's dead" regarding Ohtani's pitching role while aiming to "get him to be optimum" for October.
- The Dodgers promoted top prospect Josue De Paula from Double-A Tulsa, where the 21-year-old slashed.302/.400/.539 with 26 home runs, to serve primarily as designated hitter.
- While Ohtani will focus exclusively on hitting, manager Roberts indicated the superstar is unlikely to return to the mound as a starter this season, reshaping the team's postseason approach.
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