The Los Angeles Dodgers are not looking to stand pat this offseason. Fresh off securing a second straight World Series title in early November, they will field the best roster possible in order to defend their crown. That means improving the roster by any means necessary.
The Dodgers have long been aggressive on the trade market, frequently dealing top prospects and young talent for proven stars. This approach has led to speculation about the future of recently debuted catcher Dalton Rushing.
Although Rushing has shown a willingness to learn multiple positions and is still projected to develop into an impactful player in MLB, the Dodgers’ championship window is wide open right now and they already have an established All-Star catcher in Will Smith.
Rushing’s first season in Los Angeles was underwhelming, adding to the uncertainty. The 24-year-old rookie posted a .204 batting average, .258 on-base percentage, .582 OPS and four home runs across 53 games.