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Dodgers Put Shohei Ohtani on 15‑Day Injured List, Call Up Double‑A Prospect

The team shut Ohtani down from pitching and said the roster move is a precaution to preserve his bat for October after setbacks in his throwing progression.

An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani in the dugout prior to a game against the Cincinnati Reds, Image 2 shows Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts at a press conference, Image 3 shows Shohei Ohtani and manager Dave Roberts on the dugout steps
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Overview

  • Manager Dave Roberts confirmed late Wednesday that Ohtani was placed on the 15-day injured list for left-knee and right-biceps soreness and will remain in Los Angeles to rest and ramp up slowly.
  • Ohtani has been removed from pitching plans for the season after repeated setbacks in a throwing program and reported feeling arm discomfort after a swing earlier in the week.
  • The Dodgers can backdate the IL stint, making Ohtani eligible to return around Sept. 23 and leaving only a handful of regular-season games before the postseason.
  • To fill Ohtani’s roster spot the club promoted top prospect Josue De Paula directly from Double-A Tulsa, a rare jump that the Dodgers say reflects confidence in his readiness to handle DH duties.
  • The team framed the decision as precautionary to protect Ohtani for October and acknowledged they had tried rest-only management and now wish they had moved him to the IL sooner.