Overview
- The Dodgers reinstated Dalton Rushing from the 10-day injured list on Friday and opened a roster spot by optioning infielder Alex Freeland to Triple-A.
- Rushing will be limited to hitting only after a partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, which prevents him from throwing or catching.
- The club has given Rushing at most three games and a handful of at-bats at the end of the regular season to show he can contribute in October.
- If Rushing cannot demonstrate sufficient health or effectiveness, the Dodgers are likely to recall left-handed rookie Josue De Paula, who was recently optioned to preserve his postseason eligibility.
- Manager Dave Roberts and president Andrew Friedman said the team wants to weigh Rushing’s season-long production and give him consideration, with the decision directly shaping Los Angeles’ left-handed bench power for the playoffs.