Dodgers face uncertainty at catcher after trade deadline moves
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 1:10 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers made significant trades at the 2026 MLB trade deadline, including acquiring Tarik Skubal. However, they did not secure a certified starting catcher, raising concerns after Dalton Rushing was diagnosed with a UCL tear. Manager Dave Roberts indicated Rushing’s return to catching this season is unlikely, complicating the Dodgers' postseason strategy. With Will Smith also on the injured list, the Dodgers have been platooning new catchers Ben Rortvedt and Hunter Feduccia, who struggled at the plate in recent games.
- •Dodgers acquired Tarik Skubal at the 2026 trade deadline.
- •Dalton Rushing suffers a UCL tear, impacting catching depth.
- •Will Smith is also on the injured list.
- •Rortvedt and Feduccia are platooning with limited success.
- •Postseason strategy now hinges on resolving catcher situation.
- 1:10 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers’ biggest 2026 MLB trade deadline mistake
"While the Dodgers were the big winners of the 2026 MLB trade deadline, they did address one position in a way that could backfire.
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