Dodgers demote Josue De Paula, Dalton Rushing factors into move
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 12:26 AM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers have demoted catcher Josue De Paula to Triple-A, largely due to the presence of Dalton Rushing. This decision opens a roster spot for Shohei Ohtani ahead of the postseason. De Paula, who was performing well with a.323 batting average and a 1.081 OPS in 11 games, may be added back to the active roster for the playoffs. Rushing, who has faced recent injury setbacks, has not yet regained consistent at-bats necessary for postseason readiness.
- •Josue De Paula demoted to Triple-A to make room for Shohei Ohtani.
- •De Paula has a.323 batting average and 1.081 OPS this season.
- •Dalton Rushing has returned from injury but lacks at-bats.
- •Rushing and De Paula were competing for a postseason bench spot.
- •Dodgers manager Dave Roberts discussed the challenges of bench hitting.
- 12:26 AMYahoo Sports — Dalton Rushing Factored Into Dodgers’ Josue De Paula Demotion
"Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing is the main reason red-hot prospect Josue De Paula was demoted.
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