Dodgers place Shohei Ohtani on 15-day injured list with various injuries

The Los Angeles Dodgers officially placed Shohei Ohtani on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday following persistent issues with his right biceps, left knee, and neck. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed the move, noting that Ohtani had missed six of the team’s previous seven games while struggling with physical discomfort that impacted his swing. Because of his designation as a two-way player, Ohtani must serve the full 15-day requirement, preventing his return until at least September 23. This timeline leaves the two-time MVP with only five games to prepare before the wild card round begins on September 29. To fill the vacancy, the team called up prospect Josue De Paula from Double-A Tulsa to handle designated hitter duties. The Dodgers maintain an 89-57 record and currently lead the Atlanta Braves by four games for the National League’s second seed with 16 contests remaining in the regular season.

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