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Dodgers activate Shohei Ohtani and Tarik Skubal, option Josue De Paula

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 1:21 AM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Dodgers activate Shohei Ohtani and Tarik Skubal, option Josue De Paula

Summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated Shohei Ohtani and Tarik Skubal from their respective lists on September 24. Ohtani returns after being sidelined since September 7 due to right biceps inflammation and knee soreness. The team also optioned top prospect Josue De Paula to Triple-A. Manager Dave Roberts indicated Ohtani would likely resume his role as the leadoff hitter. The Dodgers begin the National League Division Series on October 1.

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By the Numbers

•Shohei Ohtani activated after right biceps and knee injuries.
•Tarik Skubal also activated from the bereavement list.
•Josue De Paula optioned to Triple-A after MLB debut.
•Ohtani has a.277 batting average with 30 home runs this season.
•Dodgers host Game 1 of the playoffs on October 1.

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1:21 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Make It Official With Shohei Ohtani While Announcing Demotion

What they're saying

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The Los Angeles Dodgers, who have won consecutive World Series titles and are gunning for a third, just got one of their key pieces back into the lineup, and that’s bad news for their opposition who want nothing more than to dethrone them. The Dodgers announced that Shohei Ohtani, who hasn’t played since Sept. 7, […] The post Dodgers Make It Official With Shohei Ohtani While Announcing Demotion appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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