Ohtani Out, De Paula In as Dodgers Near Title | California News

Shohei Ohtani’s MLB season hits a major pause as the Dodgers shut him down for at least two weeks to heal nagging arm issues, sidelining him from their crucial road trip and potential division clinch. The team calls up 21-year-old phenom Josue De Paula — hitting for power and speed in AA — to fill the DH spot, with manager Dave Roberts stressing this is about Ohtani’s long-term health, not his recent slump. Meanwhile, the Rams kick off their NFL season Down Under against the 49ers in a historic first-ever game in Australia, loaded with new talent and hungry for a Su...