Dodgers activate Shohei Ohtani off injured list, send Josue De Paula to Triple-A
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 10:51 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers activated designated hitter Shohei Ohtani from the injured list on September 19, 2026, after a minimum 15-day absence due to right biceps inflammation. Josue De Paula was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City, eligible to return on October 3, coinciding with the NLDS Game 1. Ohtani, who has not played since early September, aims to regain form in the final five regular-season games. Manager Dave Roberts noted Ohtani is in better physical condition, while De Paula made a successful impact during his stint with the team, hitting over.320 with good on-base numbers.
- •Ohtani missed 15 days due to right biceps inflammation.
- •De Paula optioned to Triple-A eligible for postseason.
- •Ohtani aims to regain form in final five games.
- •De Paula reached base in half of his 42 plate appearances.
- •Roberts highlighted Ohtani's improved physical condition.
- 11:41 PMESPN MLB — Dodgers' Ohtani returns from IL; De Paula sent down
- 10:44 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers activate Shohei Ohtani, demote red-hot rookie Josue De Paula to Triple-A
- 10:39 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Lineup vs. Padres: Shohei Ohtani Returns, Not in Leadoff Spot
- 10:18 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers activate Shohei Ohtani off injured list, option Josue De Paula
"Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, who has been on the IL since Sept. 8, has been activated and is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres.
"The Los Angeles Dodgers are gearing up for the second game of a three-game homestand against the San Diego Padres.
"De Paula is reportedly still in the mix for a postseason roster spot.
Sources
External links- ESPN MLBSep 23, 2026, 11:41 PMDodgers' Ohtani returns from IL; De Paula sent down
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, who has been on the IL since Sept. 8, has been activated and is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres.
- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 10:44 PMDodgers activate Shohei Ohtani, demote red-hot rookie Josue De Paula to Triple-A
De Paula is reportedly still in the mix for a postseason roster spot.
- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 10:39 PMDodgers Lineup vs. Padres: Shohei Ohtani Returns, Not in Leadoff Spot
The Los Angeles Dodgers are gearing up for the second game of a three-game homestand against the San Diego Padres.
- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 10:18 PMDodgers activate Shohei Ohtani off injured list, option Josue De Paula
De Paula is eligible to return on October 3, the day of NLDS Game 1
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