Dodgers Promote Prospect Josue De Paula Ahead of Possible October Run

The Dodgers will promote outfielder Josue De Paula from Double-A to the majors, with the move expected Friday; De Paula hit .302/.400/.539 with 26 HR, 36 doubles and 31 SB in 583 PAs at Double-A and is viewed as a strong left-handed power bat, though defense is limited and baserunning is not elite. The promotion is rare for the franchise to move a Double-A position player directly to the majors and could add a lefty bat for a potential October playoff roster while the team navigates a full 40-man roster and injuries to Ohtani and Freeman.