On Monday evening, the Los Angeles Dodgers will open up a series with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
The Dodgers are coming off an 8-4 loss to the Boston Red Sox (at home).
Dalton Rushing did not play in the game.
Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Rushing Decision
GettyDalton Rushing #68 of the Los Angeles Dodgers runs to third after a single from Hyeseong Kim #6 during the second inning against the Athletics at Dodger Stadium on May 15, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
For Monday’s game, the Dodgers have announced their starting lineup.
Via Underdog MLB: “Dodgers 8/3 S. Ohtani DH A. Pages CF T. Edman 2B F. Freeman 1B M. Betts SS K. Tucker RF T. Hernández LF E. Hernández 3B E. Alfonzo C J. Wrobleski SP”
Rushing remains out of the lineup on Monday.
The 25-year-old is currently batting .253 with 55 hits, 12 home runs, 36 RBIs and 37 runs in 74 games.
He is in the middle of his second MLB season (all with the Dodgers).
Social Media Reacts To Monday’s Lineup
GettyDalton Rushing #68 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates after scoring off a single hit by Andy Pages #44 during the third inning against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on July 04, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Here’s what people were saying about the team’s lineup on Monday:
@BacchusUnderH2O: “Why isn’t Edman hitting 2nd?”
@javiercantue: “Why Edman is batting third 💀😭”
@mookiebag: “Can’t wait for tomorrow’s lineup post”
GettyManager Dave Roberts #30 of the Los Angeles Dodgers watches from the dugout during the MLB game at Chase Field on June 03, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.
@0331KSR: “Is today a scheduled off day for Muncy???”
@NYSoul2x: “Skubal era! Officially Skubal pitches tomorrow but now he’s with our team!”
Dodgers Right Now
GettyShohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in action at bat against the Boston Red Sox at Dodger Stadium on August 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
The Dodgers remain at the top of the National League West with a 69-43 record in 112 games.
They have gone 5-5 over their last ten games (and are 36-20 in 56 games on the road).
Recently, the Dodgers acquired Tarik Skubal (via the Detroit Tigers).
They wrote (via X) on August 2: “The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for outfielder Zyhir Hope and right-handed pitchers River Ryan and Brady Smith.”
GettyTarik Skubal of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on in the dugout against the Boston Red Sox during the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium on August 02, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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