[CLSTR]
< Back to situations

Monitor this situation.

[SITUATION] · [ACTIVE] · [SPORTS]

2 clusters · 5 sources · 28 days · First seen · Last updated

Dalton Rushing injury and recovery

Overview

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing was activated from the 10-day injured list in late September 2026 following a flexor tendon injury. Although he returned to the roster, manager Dave Roberts noted he would be used primarily as a pinch-hitter because he remained unable to play defense for the remainder of the season.

By late October, Rushing underwent a hybrid internal brace procedure on his right elbow to address a damaged ligament caused by a partially torn UCL. The surgery is expected to sideline him from catching duties for approximately nine months, though he is anticipated to be ready to contribute as a hitter by the start of the 2027 season.

Entities

Dalton Rushing · Los Angeles Dodgers · Josue De Paula · Dave Roberts · Alex Freeland

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Dalton Rushing undergoes right elbow surgery

    Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing is undergoing right elbow surgery, which is expected to sideline him from catching for nine months.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Los Angeles Dodgers activate Dalton Rushing from injured list

    The Los Angeles Dodgers activated catcher Dalton Rushing from the injured list, optioning Alex Freeland to Triple-A. Rushing will serve as a pinch-hitter in a final audition for a postseason roster spot.

Sources

bavaronews.com · dodgerblue.com · foxdeportes.com · nypost.com · si.com