Dodgers Make IL Decision About Dalton Rushing; is Shohei Ohtani Next?
The Dodgers placed a left-handed hitter on the injured list before playing the Nats, but it wasn't injured star Shohei Ohtani.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have made an injured list (IL) decision regarding catcher Dalton Rushing, who is dealing with elbow discomfort. Rushing was placed on the IL with right elbow discomfort retroactive to September 5, and catcher Eliezer Alfonzo Jr. was recalled from the minors to replace him. Rushing had recently returned from an elbow injury and was activated on September 1 without a rehab assignment.
The Dodgers hoped to use his left-handed bat off the bench while he continued his throwing progression, but his elbow flared up after only five plate appearances. Manager Dave Roberts stated that they are putting a pin in throwing for now and will reassess his status tomorrow. This decision comes at a critical time for the Dodgers, as they are already dealing with uncertainty surrounding their two-way star Shohei Ohtani, who has missed four consecutive games due to multiple injuries.
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