Josue De Paula shines in Dodgers debut against Giants
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 8:47 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Josue De Paula made a strong impression in his Los Angeles Dodgers debut on September 18, 2026, filling in for the injured Shohei Ohtani. In a packed Dodger Stadium, De Paula went 2-for-3 with two runs and an RBI, contributing to the Dodgers' 8-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants. The young player, called up from Double-A Tulsa, displayed confidence at the plate and adeptly controlled the strike zone. His performance may position him for a spot on the postseason roster as the team looks ahead to the playoffs.
- •De Paula was called up to replace injured Shohei Ohtani.
- •He achieved two hits, two runs, and an RBI in his debut.
- •Dodgers defeated the Giants 8-2 in front of 48,000 fans.
- •De Paula's OPS now stands at.924 after his first week.
- •Manager Dave Roberts praised De Paula's focus and approach at the plate.
- 8:47 PMYahoo Sports — ‘It’s like a movie:' Josue De Paula embraces spotlight in Los Angeles
"Josue De Paula was "thrown into it" when called up from Double-A to fill in for Shohei Ohtani. He's playing his way into playoff roster conversation.
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