Dodgers scratch Dalton Rushing and Max Muncy from Saturday lineup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 12:37 AM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers scratched Dalton Rushing and Max Muncy from the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Washington Nationals. Rushing, who recently returned from a four-week stint on the injured list with a partial tear of the UCL in his right elbow, was sidelined due to recurring elbow soreness. He had tested his arm with various throwing drills before the team made the decision. Max Muncy was removed from his scheduled start at third base because he is ill. In response to the roster changes, the team moved Teoscar Hernández from left field to designated hitter. Alex Call was inserted into the lineup to play left field, while Kiké Hernández took over at third base.
- •Dalton Rushing was removed due to soreness in his right elbow.
- •Max Muncy was scratched from the lineup because he is sick.
- •Teoscar Hernández moved from left field to designated hitter.
- •Alex Call and Kiké Hernández entered the starting lineup.
- 12:37 AMYahoo Sports — Dalton Rushing scratched with elbow soreness, Max Muncy sick
- 12:32 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers removes Max Muncy, Dalton Rushing from lineup amid injury concerns
"LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers originally planned to start Dalton Rushing at designated hitter and Max Muncy at third base on Saturday against the Washington Nationals, but both were scratched from the lineup. Rushing has elbow soreness and Muncy is sick, the team said. Rushing spent four weeks on the injured list after a partial […]
"Rushing and Muncy were both pulled from the Dodgers lineup just two hours ahead of first pitch on Saturday. Here's what we know.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 12:37 AMDalton Rushing scratched with elbow soreness, Max Muncy sick
LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers originally planned to start Dalton Rushing at designated hitter and Max Muncy at third base on Saturday against the Washington Nationals, but both were scratched from the lineup. Rushing has elbow soreness and Muncy is sick, the team said. Rushing spent four weeks on the injured list after a partial […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 12:32 AMDodgers removes Max Muncy, Dalton Rushing from lineup amid injury concerns
Rushing and Muncy were both pulled from the Dodgers lineup just two hours ahead of first pitch on Saturday. Here's what we know.
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