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Dodgers Demote Young Slugger…For Now

In a move that is sure to ruffle fans' feathers, the Los Angeles Dodgers are optioning young slugger Josue De Paula to Triple-A Oklahoma City, the team announced on Wednesday. However, it's not like they are activating a scrub either.…

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 12:47 AM
Dodgers Demote Young Slugger…For Now
Key Things to Know
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned Josue De Paula and Kyle Hurt to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
  • Shohei Ohtani was activated from the injured list after missing over two weeks with knee and biceps soreness.
  • Tarik Skubal was reinstated from the bereavement list.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned outfielder Josue De Paula and right-handed pitcher Kyle Hurt to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday. The roster moves coincided with the Dodgers reinstating designated hitter and pitcher Shohei Ohtani from the injured list, as well as pitcher Tarik Skubal from the bereavement list.

Ohtani returned to the lineup to bat second against San Diego Padres left-hander Robbie Ray after missing more than two weeks with knee and biceps soreness. Prior to his demotion, the 21-year-old De Paula batted .323 with a home run, seven RBIs, and 11 walks.

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