MAY 16 • MLB.COM
DALTON RUSHING #68 - CATCHER - LOS ANGELES DODGERS
4 HR •
24 RBI •
.204 AVG
4 HR
24 RBI
.204 AVG
Two hits, poise highlight Rushing's debut with Dodgers: 'He's a strong kid' LOS ANGELES -- Dalton Rushing had been dreaming of this day for as long as he could remember. Now that it was finally here, he knew that all...
Gets on base three times in debut Rushing went 2-for-4 with a walk and three runs scored in Thursday's 19-2 win over the Athletics.
Impact Rushing got a fun first taste of major-league action in this lopsided win in his debut. He didn't look out of place, striking out just once and scoring each time he got on base. The 24-year-old was slashing .308/.424/.514 over 31 games with Triple-A Oklahoma City prior to his call-up Wednesday. He slots in as the backup to Will Smith at catcher, but Rushing can also push the struggling Michael Conforto for playing time in left field since Smith is likely to catch 4-to-5 games per week.
MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Clayton Kershaw is feeling grateful as he prepares for his 18th season debut with the Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ rotation is wracked by injuries and having trouble pitching deep into gamesMAY 16 • Associated Press
Behind the plate for MLB debut Rushing is making his MLB debut Thursday night as the starting catcher and batting seventh against the Athletics.
Impact With Will Smith getting to rest Thursday, Rushing will get his first major league action. Rushing was called up Wednesday with Austin Barnes being designated for assignment. While Rushing will serve as the back up catcher, he may also find time at first base or left field. The left-handed bat is set to get his first plate appearances against Athletics' right-hander Osvaldo Bido.
MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) on the field before a game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced that they will be calling up top catching prospect Dalton Rushing to the big league roster.
MAY 15 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Dodgers call up top prospect Dalton Rushing and cut loose veteran catcher Austin Barnes
The Los Angeles Dodgers have called up top prospect Dalton Rushing and let veteran catcher Austin Barnes goMAY 15 • Associated Press
Dodgers DFA veteran catcher Austin Barnes, call up top prospect Dalton Rushing | Sporting News Los Angeles made a significant early-season move Wednesday, opting to swap up one of its veterans for a potential young star.
MAY 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Dodgers' Dalton Rushing decision indirectly threatens struggling veteran's job | Sporting News The Los Angeles Dodgers made a shocking move to call up their top Dalton Rushing. The move was accompanied by the team designating Austin Ba...
MAY 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Dodgers' Dalton Rushing decision indirectly threatens struggling veteran's job | Sporting News Canada The Los Angeles Dodgers made a shocking move to call up their top Dalton Rushing. The move was accompanied by the team designating Austin Ba...
MAY 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Deadspin | Dodgers promote top prospect C Dalton Rushing Deadspin | Dodgers promote top prospect C Dalton Rushing
MAY 14 • DEADSPIN.COM
Deadspin | Report: Dodgers promoting top prospect C Dalton Rushing Deadspin | Report: Dodgers promoting top prospect C Dalton Rushing
MAY 14 • DEADSPIN.COM
Promotion made official The Dodgers selected Rushing's contract from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday.
Impact With Austin Barnes having been designated for assignment in a corresponding move, Rushing will do some catching on days Will Smith has off. However, most of his playing time could come in the outfield, where Michael Conforto has struggled and Teoscar Hernandez (groin) and Tommy Edman (ankle) are injured. Rushing is also capable of playing first base, but at-bats will be hard to come by there with Freddie Freeman entrenched at the position. Rushing has slashed .308/.424/.514 with five home runs and a 29:21 K:BB over 132 plate appearances this season with Oklahoma City.
MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Meet Dalton Rushing, the Dodgers' new top prospect call-up who plays multiple positions, has great stats | Sporting News L.A. is making moves.
MAY 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Poised for big-league promotion The Dodgers will call up Rushing from Triple-A Oklahoma City, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Impact Rushing has torched Pacific Coast League pitching this season, slashing .308/.424/.514 with five home runs and a 29:21 K:BB over 132 plate appearances with OKC. He's made 16 starts at catcher, eight starts at first base and one start in left field this season. With Teoscar Hernandez (groin) and Tommy Edman (ankle) out and Michael Conforto struggling, Rushing's best opportunity for playing time could be in the outfield.
MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers Shockingly Predicted To Trade Top Prospect To NL Contender One MLB writer recently predicted the Los Angeles Dodgers would trade top prospect Dalton Rushing to the Cincinnati Reds in a shocking block...
APRIL 7 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Moves to minors camp The Dodgers reassigned Rushing to minor-league camp Tuesday.
Impact Rushing has breezed his way through the Dodgers' minor-league system and had a real chance to open the year on the Opening Day roster after slashing .273/.396/.511 over 169 Triple-A plate appearances in 2024. Instead, the Dodgers will give him a few more looks in the minors to start 2025, but he could certainly break through into Los Angeles if he continues to dominate in Triple-A.
MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE
Getting reps at first base Rushing fielded grounders at first base following the conclusion of Sunday's workout during spring camp, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Impact Per Ardaya, the Dodgers want Rushing to prioritize his development behind the plate, but that won't prevent the top prospect from getting reps elsewhere in the field. Though he appears near ready to make his big-league debut after posting a .907 OPS over 169 plate appearances in Triple-A last season, the soon-to-be 24-year-old has a tricky path to the big-league roster as Los Angeles signed Will Smith to a 10-year contract last March and exercised the one-year club option on veteran backup backstop Austin Barnes last November. Rushing's likelihood of making the Opening Day roster or being called up within the first few months of the campaign will likely be strengthened if he shows an acumen for first base, and he also spent some time last year in the minors playing left field, though Roberts mentioned that it's "TBD" how much time Rushing will spend in the outfield moving forward.
FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Set to be promoted to Triple-A Rushing is being promoted to Triple-A Oklahoma City in the coming days, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Impact Rushing will make the leap to Triple-A after producing a .270 average with 17 home runs, 59 RBI and 44 runs scored over 281 at-bats in 77 games with Double-A Tulsa this season. The 23-year-old operates mostly as a catcher, but he has gotten four starts in left field recently, opening up his positional capabilities if the Dodgers look to him down the road this season.
AUGUST 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Returns after injury Rushing (head) was back in action for High-A Great Lakes on Friday after missing time due to a head injury. He went 0-for-3 with a pair of walks and a run.
Impact Rushing missed 10 days after getting hit on the head by a backswing in a game June 13. He was the Loons' designated hitter in his return and wasn't in the starting lineup Saturday, so the organization may be taking a cautious approach by easing the catching prospect back into action. Rushing has looked good in his first stint at the High-A level, slashing .260/.435/.494 with seven homers, 32 RBI. a stolen base and a 21.4 percent walk rate over 207 plate appearances.
JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Placed on 7-day IL Rushing was placed on the 7-day concussion injured list by High-A Great Lakes on Wednesday, Sam Dykstra of MiLB.com reports.
Impact Rushing was hit in the head by a backswing during Tuesday's game, and while he was able to stay in the game initially, the catching prospect was removed after he stumbled while making a catch a batter later. Rushing is viewed as one of the best catching prospects in baseball, and he's put up a .939 OPS for the Loons over 202 plate appearances with seven homers and a stolen base.
JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
On-base machine for Loons Rushing has the highest OBP (.427) and highest wRC+ (169) of qualified Midwest League hitters who are 22 or younger.
Impact Rushing is a little old to still be at High-A, and he has been putting up monster numbers for the Great Lakes Loons as a result. He has a .257/.427/.507 slash line with seven home runs, a 24.3 percent strikeout rate and a 20 percent walk rate. Rushing has made 21 starts at catcher, 11 starts at designated hitter and seven starts at first base, which is an accurate representation of how he is likely to be deployed in the majors in a year or two.
JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
