Josue De Paula prepares for potential playoff role with Dodgers

Josue De Paula is gearing up for a likely spot on the Dodgers' postseason roster ahead of the National League Division Series, which begins Saturday. After a successful 11-game stint in the majors last month, hitting.323 with one home run and seven RBIs, De Paula has caught the attention of both team officials and veterans. The 21-year-old is currently in competition for a left-handed-hitting role as the Dodgers finalize their playoff roster. De Paula enjoyed his time in the big leagues before being optioned to Triple-A for the final five regular-season games following Shohei Ohtani’s return from injury. He has expressed confidence in his abilities and is prepared for the challenges ahead this October.

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