Dodgers face offensive struggles, urged to promote prospect Josue De Paula
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 10:09 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers are experiencing a notable offensive slump, losing three of four games in a recent series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts commented on the team's below-average production over the past month, with current statistics indicating struggles at the plate. As the Dodgers prepare for their next series against the Colorado Rockies, there are calls for the team to promote top prospect Josue De Paula, who is excelling in the minors. De Paula has recorded 22 home runs and a.961 OPS in 105 games this season, and fans are suggesting he could improve the struggling outfield.
- •Dodgers lost three of four games to Brewers recently.
- •Team's offensive rankings include 15th in batting average and 22nd in runs.
- •Josue De Paula has 22 home runs and.961 OPS this season in the minors.
- •Calls for De Paula's promotion come amid struggles from Kyle Tucker and Teoscar Hernandez.
- •Dodgers next face the Colorado Rockies in upcoming series.
- 10:09 AMYahoo Sports — Los Angeles Dodgers Urged to Promote Top Prospect Amid Kyle Tucker, Teoscar Hernandez Slumps
"The Los Angeles Dodgers have endured a pretty major offensive slump over the past month. In their most recent series, the Dodgers lost three of four to the Milwaukee Brewers, in what was a litmus-test series to gauge where the club was after a fairly easy series against the Kansas City Royals. LA’s next matchup […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Urged to Promote Top Prospect Amid Kyle Tucker, Teoscar Hernandez Slumps appeared first on HEAVY.
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