Dodgers place Shohei Ohtani on injured list and promote Josue De Paula

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed Shohei Ohtani on the injured list Wednesday due to persistent knee, biceps, and neck injuries. Ohtani struggled at the plate over the past week while attempting to play through the discomfort. In response, the team promoted top prospect Josue De Paula from Double-A, who is scheduled to join the major league roster Friday. De Paula, 21, recorded 26 home runs and 31 stolen bases in 123 games this season. His promotion follows injuries to several other key players, including Andy Pages and Freddie Freeman. De Paula’s playing time may remain subject to the length of Ohtani’s recovery, as the rookie has not played center field since 2023. The organization expects the addition of the outfielder to provide offensive depth as the team manages multiple health setbacks in the final weeks of the season.

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