Dodgers place Dalton Rushing on IL, activate Ben Rortvedt
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 10:43 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed catcher Dalton Rushing on the injured list due to a mild elbow strain. Rushing had been a key player for the team, playing 74 games this season. In response, the Dodgers activated Ben Rortvedt, whom they acquired shortly before the trade deadline. Rushing's injury follows another setback for the Dodgers, as fellow catcher Will Smith is also currently on the injured list. Rortvedt will not participate in the series opener against the Chicago Cubs, with Eliezer Alfonzo filling in behind the plate.
- •Dalton Rushing moves to the injured list with a mild elbow strain.
- •Ben Rortvedt is set to replace Rushing after being acquired before the deadline.
- •Rushing has hit 12 home runs and 36 RBIs this season.
- •Will Smith is also on the injured list with a neck injury.
- •Eliezer Alfonzo will catch in Monday's game against the Cubs.
- 10:43 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Place Rushing on IL, Set to Activate Rortvedt
"Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing moved to the injured list Monday, but are set to replace him with recently acquired Ben Rortvedt.
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