NowWire · AI-assisted reporting summary · September 24, 2026 UTC
The Los Angeles Dodgers have officially reinstated designated hitter Shohei Ohtani from the injured list. Ohtani has been sidelined and restricted to hitting due to left knee and right biceps issues, having last pitched in early July. To make room on the roster, the Dodgers optioned outfielder Josue De Paula to Triple-A as the corresponding move, according to reporting by Katie Woo of The Athletic. [1]
During his recent stint in the major leagues after being promoted straight from Double-A, De Paula put up a strong performance over 42 plate appearances with a .323/.500/.581 batting line. Despite the option, Woo notes that De Paula remains a candidate for a postseason roster spot. For now, he is scheduled to play in the Triple-A playoffs while Ohtani takes up the designated hitter reps ahead of the postseason. [1]
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- Dodgers Reinstate Shohei Ohtani, Option Josue De Paula — 2026-09-23T17:35:43-05:00