Los Angeles Dodgers place Shohei Ohtani on 15-day injured list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed Shohei Ohtani on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to persistent discomfort in his right arm. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed the decision following the team's 14-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Ohtani missed six of the team's last seven games, with Roberts noting that the two-way player experienced pain during swings on Monday. The Dodgers called up outfielder Josue De Paula from Double-A to fill the roster vacancy at designated hitter. While Ohtani has not pitched since July 3 because of left knee soreness, the current focus remains on his recovery from the arm injury. Roberts expressed confidence that Ohtani will be available when the postseason begins in October.
- •Shohei Ohtani heads to the 15-day injured list due to right arm discomfort.
- •Josue De Paula joins the Los Angeles Dodgers from Double-A to fill the roster spot.
- •The 15-day stint makes September 23 the earliest possible return date for Ohtani.
- •Dave Roberts expects Ohtani to be healthy enough for the postseason.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — ‘A big blow to the Dodgers’: Shohei Ohtani injury sparks concern
"Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has missed six of the team’s last seven games due to discomfort in his right arm. Now, the Dodgers have decided to place him on the injured list. After the Dodgers’ 14-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night, manager Dave Roberts told reporters that Ohtani would be…
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