Overview
- Manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that Rushing has a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, an injury that stops him from throwing for four to six weeks.
- The Dodgers placed Rushing on the injured list after he felt arm pain during pregame catch play and will keep him hitting as part of a staged rehab program.
- Los Angeles acquired Ben Rortvedt from the Mets and Hunter Feduccia from the Rays at the Aug. 3 trade deadline to provide immediate defensive depth behind the plate.
- Rushing has been a key offensive contributor this season with 12 home runs and a .253/.335/.475 line through 74 games, raising uncertainty about his availability for the postseason.
- The moves follow an earlier absence by primary catcher Will Smith, who has been sidelined since June with a neck injury and is not expected back until at least late August.