Dodgers call up top prospect Josue De Paula from Double-A
15 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers are promoting top prospect Josue De Paula to the major league roster. The 21-year-old outfielder joins the team directly from Double-A Tulsa, where he recorded a.303 batting average with 27 home runs and 31 stolen bases this season. This move accelerates the timeline for the young player, who was already slated for addition to the 40-man roster this winter to avoid the Rule 5 Draft. The promotion coincides with uncertainty regarding the health of Shohei Ohtani, who has recently dealt with a right biceps injury. While his primary position is in the outfield, De Paula could potentially fill the designated hitter role to secure regular playing time. He is expected to join the club ahead of their upcoming series against the Miami Marlins which begins Friday.
- •Josue De Paula hit.303 with 27 home runs for Double-A Tulsa this season.
- •The 21-year-old was a top prospect eligible for the upcoming Rule 5 Draft.
- •The call-up comes as Shohei Ohtani faces potential time on the injured list.
- •The Dodgers are expected to integrate the outfielder during the series against the Miami Marlins.
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Who is Josue De Paula? Dodgers' top prospect replacing Shohei Ohtani in lineup
- 6:10 PMYahoo Sports — Josue De Paula’s Power Bat Replaces Injured Shohei Ohtani For Dodgers
- 7:02 AMESPN — Ohtani heads to IL; Dodgers calling up top prospect De Paula, sources say
- 6:33 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers place Shohei Ohtani on IL, call up Josue De Paula
- 6:15 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers place Shohei Ohtani on IL and call up top prospect Josue De Paula
- 5:44 AMESPN — Sources: With Ohtani ailing, Dodgers to call up top prospect De Paula
- 5:12 AMMLB Trade Rumors — Dodgers To Promote Josue De Paula - MLB Trade Rumors
- 4:36 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers calling up top prospect amid injuries to Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman
"Though the Dodgers did not call up an outfielder when active roster limits expanded on September 1, they have decided to call up Josue De Paula, their top prospect, directly from Double-A, per Alden González of ESPN, Fabian Ardaya and Katie Woo of The Athletic, Jack Harris of the California Post, and Maddie Lee of […]
"The Dodgers are placing Shohei Ohtani on the 15-day injured list and will call up top prospect Josue De Paula from Double-A to temporarily take his place at designated hitter, manager Dave Roberts said.
"With injuries suddenly mounting with their big-league lineup, the Dodgers are turning to one of the best prospects in the sport to help bolster their offense. Outfield slugger Josue De...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 8:30 PMWho is Josue De Paula? Dodgers' top prospect replacing Shohei Ohtani in lineup
With Shohei Ohtani on the IL, the Dodgers are promoting No. 6 overall prospect in baseball from Double-A ball.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 6:10 PMJosue De Paula’s Power Bat Replaces Injured Shohei Ohtani For Dodgers
With Shohei Ohtani going to the injured list, the Los Angeles Dodgers are calling up prized prospect Josue De Paula. He can't pitch like Ohtani, but may hit like him.
- ESPNSep 10, 2026, 7:02 AMOhtani heads to IL; Dodgers calling up top prospect De Paula, sources say
The Dodgers are placing Shohei Ohtani on the 15-day injured list and will call up top prospect Josue De Paula from Double-A to temporarily take his place at designated hitter, manager Dave Roberts said.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 6:33 AMDodgers place Shohei Ohtani on IL, call up Josue De Paula
LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers scored 14 runs Wednesday night.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 6:15 AMDodgers place Shohei Ohtani on IL and call up top prospect Josue De Paula
The Dodgers are placing Shohei Ohtani on the 15-day injured list and are calling up top prospect Josue De Paula.
- ESPNSep 10, 2026, 5:44 AMSources: With Ohtani ailing, Dodgers to call up top prospect De Paula
Top prospect Josue De Paula is expected to join the Dodgers on Friday as the team weighs whether to place Shohei Ohtani on the injured list, sources told ESPN.
- MLB Trade RumorsSep 10, 2026, 5:12 AMDodgers To Promote Josue De Paula - MLB Trade Rumors
With Ohtani battling injuries and Dalton Rushing down, the Dodgers are calling up the top left-handed hitting minor league prospect.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 4:36 AMDodgers calling up top prospect amid injuries to Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman
With injuries suddenly mounting with their big-league lineup, the Dodgers are turning to one of the best prospects in the sport to help bolster their offense. Outfield slugger Josue De...
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 4:34 AMDodgers to call up top prospect Josue De Paula, per reports
Though the Dodgers did not call up an outfielder when active roster limits expanded on September 1, they have decided to call up Josue De Paula, their top prospect, directly from Double-A, per Alden González of ESPN, Fabian Ardaya and Katie Woo of The Athletic, Jack Harris of the California Post, and Maddie Lee of […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 4:20 AMDodgers Calling up Much-Anticipated Top Prospect
The Los Angeles Dodgers are bringing up big-swinging prospect Josue de Paula.
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