Ohtani activated for final stretch
Sep 24 2026
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Los Angeles Dodgers
NEWS: The Dodgers activated DH Shohei Ohtani-H from the IL and optioned OF Josue De Paula to Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: Ohtani missed the last 13 games as the Dodgers gave him time to recover from right biceps and left knee soreness. He will be active for the Dodgers final five games of the regular season and should return to his role in the leadoff spot as the Dodgers DH. He is not expected to pitch again this season. The 21-year-old De Paula was impressive in his first experience at the major league level, hitting .323/.500/.581 with 1 HR, 11 BB and just 5 K over 42 PA, primarily as the DH. Despite Ohtani’s return to the lineup, De Paula could still...
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