Overview
- The Dodgers designated longtime catcher Austin Barnes for assignment on May 14 to make room for Dalton Rushing, their top prospect and MLB's No. 15 overall prospect.
- Dalton Rushing debuted on May 15, going 2-for-4 with a walk and three runs scored in a commanding 19-2 victory over the Athletics.
- President Andrew Friedman cited the team's championship aspirations and Rushing's readiness as key factors in the decision to part ways with Barnes.
- Manager Dave Roberts praised Rushing's poise, stating he 'didn't look like a player that was making his debut,' and highlighted his strong at-bats and strike zone control.
- Rushing dedicated the ball from his first MLB hit to his mother, emphasizing the personal significance of his major league milestone.