Dodgers place DePaula on disabled list, Robles praises his maturity and possibility of making the playoffs

Depaola. (File photo, Associated Press)

[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] The Dodgers recently announced that star Shohei Ohtani will be placed on the 15-day disabled list, and also brought in top player Josue De Paula. The 21-year-old star performed well, and head coach Dave Roberts said that it is possible to bring him into the playoffs.

DePaola's composure and pitch selection ability in the hitting zone are impressive. In 4 games since his debut in the major leagues, DePaola has 2 hits in 9 at-bats, including 1 home run, and 5 walks. In this regard, when Robles was interviewed by DePaola before the game, he said that his hitting content is very good. Although the number of samples is still very small, this is what he is like as a hitter and will continue to allow him to accumulate experience in the hitting zone.

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Robles also praised DePaola for being very mature. Even when he comes to the major league stage, he will not be overly excited and can control the ball well. This is his DNA as a hitter. He can stay calm in the strike zone, which is not an easy task.

As for whether De Paula has a chance to be included in the playoffs, Robers admitted that it must depend on De Paula's performance. The playoffs are a completely different level of competition. He hopes that he can continue to perform well, and even make the coaching staff feel distressed when making decisions.