Dodgers place Shohei Ohtani on 15-day injured list with strains

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed Shohei Ohtani on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to persistent neck and bicep strains. The two-way player has missed six of the team's last seven games, prompting the organization to prioritize his recovery ahead of the postseason. Skipper Dave Roberts stated the decision aims to ensure the four-time MVP is healthy for October baseball, acknowledging the team delayed the move as long as possible. Ohtani has also been sidelined from pitching since July 3 because of knee soreness. To fill the vacancy on the active roster, the club is calling up prospect Josue De Paula. With 16 games remaining in the regular season, the Dodgers currently hold an 89-57 record and sit four games ahead of the Braves in the National League standings.

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