Dodgers Catcher Dalton Rushing Placed on IL After Leg Contusion

Why this matters: Rushing’s injury impacts the Dodgers’ catching depth, especially with Smith also dealing with a hand contusion. Glasnow avoiding the IL is a significant boost for the Dodgers’ pitching rotation.

Dalton Rushing’s injury occurred in the sixth inning of a game against the Orioles when he fouled a ball off his right leg. The immediate aftermath saw him hobbling off the field with assistance. Despite negative X-ray and CT scan results, the contusion is severe enough to warrant a 10-day IL stint.

Tyler Glasnow was scratched from a start due to back tightness. However, after being examined by doctors, he is expected to return to pitching soon. Glasnow has pitched well since returning from a shoulder injury, posting a 3.02 ERA in his last nine starts.

With both Rushing and Smith injured, the Dodgers have called up Chuckie Robinson from Triple-A. Robinson, 30, has played 51 career big league games and has a .264/.333/.372 slash line in Triple-A this season.

Dave Roberts had previously commented on Rushing’s need for more consistent at-bats, highlighting that Rushing needs to focus on good at-bats and getting hits rather than trying to slug, especially hitting at the bottom of the order.

Dalton Rushing is on the 10-day injured list with a lower right leg contusion.

He is expected to be out for 3-5 days.

No, Tyler Glasnow is expected to return soon after experiencing back tightness.

Chuckie Robinson was called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Roberts wanted to see Rushing improve his consistency at the plate, focusing on good at-bats and getting hits rather than trying to slug.

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