Dodgers find loophole to keep top prospect eligible for playoffs after activating Shohei Ohtani

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated Shohei Ohtani on Wednesday, a move that involved sending their top prospect back down to the minors. The decision was described as tactical, with the Dodgers exploiting a roster eligibility loophole to preserve their top prospect's playoff eligibility. The strategic roster move is intended to pay dividends during the postseason by keeping the prospect available for potential call-up.