The Los Angeles Dodgers made a very cognizant effort to acquire depth catchers at MLB’s trade deadline, and they did just that by acquiring Hunter Feduccia and Ben Rortvedt.
Perhaps the fact that the Dodgers traded for 2 backstops is the writing on the wall that Dalton Rushing’s wrist injury is more concerning than many originally thought.
During their series with the Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced an update on Rushing. It came after Rushing was placed on the IL.
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Dave Roberts Unsure How Long Dalton Rushing Will Be Out
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 31: Dalton Rushing #68 of the Los Angeles Dodgers breaks his bat hitting in the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium on May 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
Speaking with Dodgers reporter Katie Woo, here is what Dave Roberts said about the Dalton Rushing injury:
âI donât think anyone knows how long itâs going to be.â
MLBTR.com’s Mark Polishuk relayed the message from Roberts by writing:
“Rushing is dealing with inflammation in his right elbow, and manager Dave Roberts told MLB.com’s Sonja Chen and other reporters that the backstop âsaid that heâs had bouts of this in the past.â However, Roberts also didnât put any kind of timetable on Rushing, saying âI donât think anyone knows how long itâs going to be. But I still donât feel that itâll be that long.â
In the absence of Will Smith, who is dealing with a neck injury, Dalton Rushing has filled in very nicely as the Dodgers’ starting catcher, and he’s actually had notable success on offense as well.
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Looking at Dalton Rushing’s MLB Career/Season with Dodgers
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 06: Hunter Goodman #15 of the Colorado Rockies is tagged out by Dalton Rushing #68 of the Los Angeles Dodgers at the plate in the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium on July 06, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Sirius Sun/Getty Images)
Dalton Rushing is in his second MLB season, and he’s made notable strides on offense in his sophomore campaign.
Over 217 at-bats this season, Rushing is batting .253 with 12 home runs, and an OPS+ of 122.
Across 359 career ABs, Rushing holds a batting average of .234 with 16 home runs, 17 doubles, and an OPS+ of 99.
His bWAR is 1.4 this season, which proves he has been an above-average MLB catcher, and in all likelihood, the Dodgers will struggle to find offense from the catcher position until Will Smith (of Rushing) returns from the IL.
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