Overview

• Manager Dave Roberts said Dalton Rushing is headed to the injured list after fouling a ball off his right shin, with initial X-rays negative.
• Will Smith remains on the active roster with a right-hand bone bruise and is considered day-to-day after imaging ruled out a more serious injury.
• Roberts indicated Smith may manage the injury for the rest of the season, with a possible return as a bench option as soon as Sunday.
• Ben Rortvedt, acquired in a three-team deadline deal, starts at catcher, with Chuckie Robinson listed as the other healthy option for tonight.
• Los Angeles previously promoted Rortvedt and cleared roster space by optioning Alex Freeland and designating Alexis Diaz for assignment.