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2026 Dodgers & Giants injury & performance woes

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The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to navigate significant injury challenges and roster instability. Catcher Dalton Rushing, who has been filling in for Will Smith, was diagnosed with a partial tear in the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of his right elbow. ~~While~~ Rushing ~~can continue hitting, he~~ was placed on the 10-day injured list and is prohibited from throwing for four to six ~~weeks, leaving his return as~~ weeks. While recent scans raised concerns, Rushing expressed hope that a ~~catcher uncertain~~ rehabilitation plan focusing on surrounding musculature might allow him to avoid surgery and ~~raising questions about potential surgery.~~ potentially rejoin the team for the postseason. On the pitching front, Tyler ~~Glasnow, who has been sidelined since May with lower-back spasms,~~ Glasnow is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehabilitation assignment on August 4. 4 following lower-back spasms. The rotation also lacks Shohei Ohtani, who is managing left knee and right biceps issues. Dodgers President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman noted that while the knee injury has impacted Ohtani’s pitching form, his progress remains positive. ~~To bolster the staff, the Dodgers have been linked to Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal via trade discussions, with Hunter Greene of the Cincinnati Reds mentioned as a potential contingency.~~ Offensively, the team has faced inconsistent performance, including a significant batting slump from Mookie Betts following his return from a rib injury. Despite a recent losing streak in August, manager Dave Roberts remains confident, citing the strength of the pitching ~~rotation.~~ rotation and the pressure it places on opposing lineups. Meanwhile, the San Francisco Giants remain in a significant slump. Following the All-Star break, the team held a 40-55 record, trailing the Dodgers by 20.5 games. The Giants face ongoing scrutiny of manager Tony Vitello and internal tensions following a clubhouse dispute involving Rafael Devers, alongside health concerns for rookie catcher Daniel Susac.

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