Overview
- Manager Dave Roberts praised Rushing’s confidence at the plate and his ability to control the hitting zone, forecasting a “superstar” future.
- Through late June, Rushing is slashing .212/.305/.308 (OPS+88) in 18 games, but his path to regular starts is blocked by Will Smith’s 10-year, $140 million contract.
- Ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto commended Rushing’s game-calling, saying he effectively sequenced his strengths on the mound.
- In MLB.com’s latest mock draft, the Dodgers are projected to use their No. 40 pick on UNC catcher Luke Stevenson to bolster organizational depth.
- Front-office discussions suggest the Dodgers could leverage Stevenson’s arrival to trade Rushing before the July 31 deadline and maximize his prospect value.