Dalton Rushing placed on injured list amid Dodgers' catching concerns
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 3:45 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed catcher Dalton Rushing on the 10-day injured list with a mild right elbow strain before their game against the Chicago Cubs. Manager Dave Roberts stated that Rushing has dealt with similar issues previously, but the recovery timeline remains uncertain. With Rushing and Will Smith both sidelined, the Dodgers are left without their top two catchers, forcing them to rely on Ben Rortvedt and Hunter Feduccia. The organization hopes to navigate this setback as they aim for a postseason run.
- •Dalton Rushing sustained a mild right elbow strain.
- •Rushing is on the 10-day injured list.
- •Will Smith is also out, affecting the catching lineup.
- •Ben Rortvedt and Hunter Feduccia will fill in as catchers.
- •Manager Dave Roberts provided an uncertain recovery timeline for Rushing.
- 3:49 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing dealing with 'partially torn ACL,' status unclear as postseason nears
- 3:45 AMYahoo Sports — Dalton Rushing’s Season in Doubt After Dodgers Injury Reveal
- 5:19 PMYahoo Sports — Los Angeles Dodgers Reveal Concerning Dalton Rushing Injury Update
"Injury concerns have quickly become one of the biggest storylines surrounding the Los Angeles Dodgers. Now, another key contributor is […]
"The Los Angeles Dodgers will be without Dalton Rushing longer than expected after an MRI revealed a slight tear in his UCL.
"Dalton Rushing's status is in question down the stretch.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 3:49 PMDodgers catcher Dalton Rushing dealing with 'partially torn ACL,' status unclear as postseason nears
Dalton Rushing's status is in question down the stretch.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 3:45 AMDalton Rushing’s Season in Doubt After Dodgers Injury Reveal
The Los Angeles Dodgers will be without Dalton Rushing longer than expected after an MRI revealed a slight tear in his UCL.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 5:19 PMLos Angeles Dodgers Reveal Concerning Dalton Rushing Injury Update
Injury concerns have quickly become one of the biggest storylines surrounding the Los Angeles Dodgers. Now, another key contributor is […]
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