Dodgers call up top hitting prospect Josue De Paula for final stretch
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 4:37 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers are promoting prospect Josue De Paula from Double-A Tulsa to join the major league roster. De Paula will reportedly travel with the team for the series starting Friday against the Miami Marlins. This move comes as the Dodgers navigate the final 16 games of the regular season with uncertainty surrounding the health of designated hitter Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani has missed six of the club's last seven games due to a knee injury, though the team has hesitated to place him on the injured list to ensure his availability for the postseason. Ranked as one of the top hitting prospects in baseball, De Paula recorded a.302/.400/.539 slash line with 26 home runs and 31 stolen bases in the minors this season. He remains eligible for the playoffs, having been part of the organization before the September 1 deadline.
- •Josue De Paula joins the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead of a weekend series against the Miami Marlins.
- •Shohei Ohtani has missed six of the previous seven games due to an ailing knee.
- •The Dodgers have avoided placing Ohtani on the 15-day injured list to maintain his postseason eligibility.
- •De Paula hit 26 home runs and stole 31 bases in the minor leagues this season.
- •De Paula is eligible for the postseason because he was in the organization before September 1.
- 4:37 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers reportedly calling up Josue De Paula, one of baseball's best hitting prospects. Is it to replace Shohei Ohtani?
- 4:37 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers reportedly calling up Josue De Paula, 1 of baseball's best hitting prospects. Is it to replace Shohei Ohtani?
"The Dodgers have been hesitant to place Shohei Ohtani on the injured list.
"The Dodgers have been hesitant to place Shohei Ohtani on the injured list.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 4:37 AMDodgers reportedly calling up Josue De Paula, one of baseball's best hitting prospects. Is it to replace Shohei Ohtani?
The Dodgers have been hesitant to place Shohei Ohtani on the injured list.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 4:37 AMDodgers reportedly calling up Josue De Paula, 1 of baseball's best hitting prospects. Is it to replace Shohei Ohtani?
The Dodgers have been hesitant to place Shohei Ohtani on the injured list.
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