Dodgers Mismanagement Exposed, Josue De Paula Promoted & Is Ohtani Turning Into Mike Trout?

Dodgers beat writers Jack Harris and Dylan Hernandez break down the emergency placement of Shohei Ohtani on the injured list, debating whether the front office's deferential treatment ruined his physical state for the postseason.

The guys analyze the surprise call-up of top prospect Josue De Paula straight from Double-A Tulsa, compare Ohtani's physical breakdown to Mike Trout's career arc, and welcome Marlins reporter & LeBatard Show producer Jeremy Taché to discuss the massive $431M vs. $84M payroll gap between LA and Miami.

Finally, the show devolves into a feud over Isao Harimoto's passing, Don Quixote analogies, and Dylan's conspiracy theory that a disgruntled fan slashed his car tires outside Dodger Stadium.

Chapters

00:00 - AAA Nightmare at 2 AM

01:53 - Shohei Ohtani Placed on Injured List

10:58 - Did the Dodgers Mismanage Ohtani's Health?

27:31 - Is Ohtani Entering His "Mike Trout Era"?

40:54 - Josue De Paula Promoted Straight From Double-A

46:44 - Marlins' Jeremy Taché on Payroll Disparities & Rintaro Sasaki

01:23:53 - Voicemails: Playoff Seeding & Ohtani's Learning Curve

01:33:20 - YouTube Comments & Don Quixote Debates

01:38:57 - Scoreboard Update, Darwin Barney Trivia & Predictions