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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 21: Dalton Rushing #75 of the Los Angeles Dodgers poses for a portrait during photo day at Camelback Ranch on February 21, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
The Los Angeles Dodgers<\/a> are experimenting with their catching situation while Will Smith<\/a> continues to recover from injury.<\/p>\n Luckily for LA, they haven\u2019t missed a beat in Will Smith\u2019s absence, as Dalton Rushing<\/a> has really emerged as a frequent contributor. Currently, the Dodgers are taking on the San Diego Padres<\/a> and will go for the four-game sweep on Sunday evening.<\/p>\n Before the Padres-Dodgers series finale, Los Angeles released its lineup, and it features a notable Dalton Rushing change.<\/p>\n More MLB on Heavy: Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Shohei Ohtani Lineup Decision Before Padres Series Finale<\/a><\/p>\n Dalton Rushing Gets Day Off on Sunday GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA \u2013 MAY 17: Dalton Rushing #68 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts against the Los Angeles Angels<\/a> during the sixth inning at Dodger Stadium on May 17, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n Recently, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced the roster news that they are selecting the contract of Eliezer Alfonzo Jr.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n On Sunday, Dalton Rushing is getting the day off, and it will be Eliezer Alfonzo\u2019s MLB<\/a> debut.<\/p>\n Here is the official Dodgers lineup, per UnderdogMLB:<\/p>\n Dodgers 7\/5<\/p>\n S. Ohtani DH E. Sheehan SP<\/p>\n Dalton Rushing has been a very controversial MLB player this season, but given the amount of opportunities he\u2019s received, Rushing is starting to put together a solid campaign.<\/p>\n In other Dodgers catcher news, Chuckie Robinson<\/a> was optioned to the minors to make room on the roster for Eliezer Alfonzo.<\/p>\n More MLB on Heavy: Los Angeles Dodgers Quietly Announce Interesting Roster Move During Padres Series<\/a><\/p>\n Dalton Rushing This Season GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA \u2013 JUNE 07: Pitching coach Mark Prior #99 (C) speaks with Dalton Rushing #68 and Emmet Sheehan<\/a> #80 of the Los Angeles Dodgers on the mound during the second inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium on June 07, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n Dalton Rushing is in his second MLB season, and despite getting a lot of flak for his on-field actions (at times), Rushing has emerged as a strong hitter for the Dodgers this season.<\/p>\n Over 165 at-bats in 2026, Dalton Rushing is batting .261 with 10 home runs, 29 RBI, 28 runs scored, and a solid OPS+ of 129. For a catcher, that\u2019s a very good stat line, and Dave Roberts has clearly been comfortable utilizing Rushing as needed.<\/p>\n As for the Dodgers, they have tormented everyone on their big league schedule over the past month or so. Los Angeles is 26-11 in its last 37 games, and holds a commanding 14.0 game lead in the NL West.<\/p>\n More MLB on Heavy: Los Angeles Dodgers Manager Sends Concerning Roki Sasaki Message During Padres Series<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tTJ French<\/a> covers the MLB for Heavy. TJ is a graduate of the University of Georgia. He has 2+ years of writing experience.
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