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Dodgers News: Michael Busch Trying to Remain Consistent Through Up-and-Down 2023 Season Busch gets another chance!

JUNE 17, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Dodgers News: Michael Busch Trying to Remain Consistent Through Up-and-Down 2023 Season Busch gets another chance!

JUNE 17, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Recalled from Triple-A Busch was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports.

Impact Busch is recalled to take the place of Max Muncy after Muncy was placed on the 10-day injured list with a hamstring strain. In 19 at-bats with the Dodgers earlier in the year, Busch slashed .211/.348/.211 with four walks and nine strikeouts over seven games. The 25-year-old is considered one of the best prospects in the Los Angeles system, but fantasy managers should take a wait-and-see approach before adding him to their respective rosters.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MiLB Player of the Week Spotlight: Dodgers' Michael Busch Michael Busch was named Minor League Player of the Week in the Pacific Coast League after posting a ridiculous .500/.533/1.077 slash line wh...

JUNE 16, 2023 • MLB.COM

Dodgers Rookie Michael Busch Shows Promise in Brief MLB Stint, What Comes Next? Roberts talks Busch.

MAY 14, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Optioned to Triple-A Busch was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City by the Dodgers on Thursday.

Impact Busch didn't play a ton during his first stint in the big leagues, getting five starts over a two-and-a-half week period. He's clearing out to make room for J.D. Martinez's return from the injured list.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs first big-league steal Busch went 2-for-4 with a walk, two runs and a stolen base against the Phillies in a 13-4 win Monday.

Impact Busch got the start at second base Monday after three consecutive days on the bench. He made the most of the opportunity, recording his first career multi-hit performance and stealing his first bag as a major-leaguer. Busch is still finding his way in the big leagues, as he's batting just .214 with seven strikeouts in 16 plate appearances.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets call at second base Busch is starting at second base and batting ninth for the Dodgers in Monday's game versus the Phillies, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact Busch started the first three games after being promoted before then sitting out the last three before this one. He's 1-for-10 with an RBI and a 5:1 K:BB in his first go-round in the big leagues.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: Michael Busch is Fighting to Keep His First MLB Hit Baseball Someone else has eyes for the memorabilia.

APRIL 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Reaches twice in MLB debut Busch went 1-for-3 with a walk, a run and an RBI in Tuesday's 8-7 win against Pittsburgh.

Impact Busch was called up from the minors prior to the contest and batted seventh while serving as Los Angeles' designated hitter in his first major-league game. The 25-year-old struck out during the second inning in his first at-bat and followed that with a groundout in the fourth before notching his first big-league hit and RBI with a single in the sixth. He walked in his final plate appearance and came around to score on a Chris Taylor home run. Busch's call-up coincided with Max Muncy going on the paternity list, so the rookie's current stay with the big club may not be long.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'He's earned this': Michael Busch looking to make the most of first trip with Dodgers After producing throughout his stops in the minors, the prospect with the "Minnesota nice" smile made his debut for Los Angeles.

APRIL 26, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Batting seventh in MLB debut Busch will serve as the Dodgers' designated hitter and bat seventh in his MLB debut Tuesday night at Pittsburgh, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Busch was called up Monday with Max Muncy going on paternity leave and now the 25-year-old will get his first big-league close-up against the Pirates and right-hander Johan Oviedo. A consensus top-50 prospect, Busch has delivered encouraging offensive numbers throughout the upper minors, including a .337/.461/.506 batting line across 102 plate appearances this season at Triple-A Oklahoma City. He's worth a shot in most standard fantasy leagues, even if this winds up being a brief stay.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers call up prospect Michael Busch Second baseman Michael Busch has a .337/.461/.506 slash line with 16 RBIs in 21 games with Triple-A Oklahoma City this season.

APRIL 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dodgers calling up No. 3 prospect Busch (source) As a left-handed slugger with impressive plate discipline, Dodgers infield prospect Michael Busch has drawn comparisons to Max Muncy, so it'...

APRIL 24, 2023 • MLB.COM

Headed to big leagues Busch was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City by the Dodgers on Monday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact He's taking the roster spot of Max Muncy, who is going on paternity leave. Busch has posted a .967 OPS with two homers with Oklahoma City this season after boasting an .881 OPS with 32 dingers between Double-A Tulsa and Oklahoma City in 2022. He'll be making his major-league debut when he gets into a game, although it could be a short stay if he goes back to the minors when Muncy returns.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

A Dodger Dog Ends Up with Michael Busch's Home Run Ball This Dodger dog ended up with a souvenir at the final Cactus League game at Camelback Ranch.

MARCH 26, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Hits second spring homer Busch went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in a Cactus League contest against the Royals on Saturday.

Impact Busch was optioned to minor-league camp nearly two weeks ago, but he's shown that he can hold his own against major-league pitching this spring. The 25-year-old has posted a .937 OPS over 36 plate appearances while driving in four runs. Busch will begin the campaign with Triple-A Oklahoma City but is likely to make his big-league debut at some point this season.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLB 26-and-under power rankings: No. 7 Los Angeles Dodgers

It's easy to make the case no franchise scouts and develops better than the Dodgers do. Even while contending every season, their pipeline o...

MARCH 17, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

MLB 26-and-under power rankings: No. 7 Los Angeles Dodgers

Optioned to minor-league camp Busch was optioned Monday to minor-league camp by the Dodgers.

Impact Busch has struggled in his brief Cactus League sample, with a slash of .150/.320/.300 with 1 homer in 25 plate appearances. Those struggles have very little to do with why he's opening the season in the minors, however, and the 25-year-old could be an option for the Dodgers at some point this summer as one of the clubs best hitting prospects.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers: Michael Busch Featured on Top Second Base Prospects List Dodgers prospect Michael Busch got a lot of love in Jim Callis’s breakdown of the top second base prospects for MLB.com.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Dodgers Prospects: There Is Plenty Of Usage Available For Michael Busch How much will the Dodgers trust using the top prospect when his name is called?

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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MLB 26-and-under power rankings: No. 7 Los Angeles Dodgers