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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts leads off Josue De Paula against Reds

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 11:26 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts leads off Josue De Paula against Reds

Summary

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has named rookie Josue De Paula as the leadoff hitter for the matchup against the Cincinnati Reds on September 15, 2026. Roberts sees this decision as an opportunity for De Paula to accumulate five at-bats as he evaluates his potential role heading into the playoffs. De Paula has played four games this season, recording a.222 batting average with one home run and three RBIs. This decision comes in the wake of Shohei Ohtani's absence, as the Dodgers aim to maintain momentum in their lineup ahead of the postseason.

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•Josue De Paula is leadoff batter for Dodgers against Reds.
•Roberts aims to gauge De Paula's at-bat quality for playoffs.
•De Paula has a.222 batting average in four games this season.
•Shohei Ohtani's absence opens a spot in the lineup for De Paula.

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With the Los Angeles Dodgers preparing for the playoffs right around the corner, the team is going to want any form of positive momentum in the lineup, with the latest player to show their talents being rookie Josue De Paula. As De Paula has impressed with the Dodgers, manager Dave Roberts explains the decision to make him the leadoff batter in […] The post Dodgers news: Why Dave Roberts is leading off Josue De Paula vs. Reds appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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