BREAKING: Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing has been injured after a foul ball hit his right leg during the game against the Baltimore Orioles on September 15, 2023. Rushing left the game in the sixth inning, and his condition is now a major concern for the team.
Rushing suffered a contusion on his right lower leg after fouling off a pitch from Orioles pitcher Kade Strowd. The injury occurred at 6:45 PM ET, and he was quickly replaced by pinch-hitter Alex Call followed by catcher Ben Rortvedt.
Manager Dave Roberts provided an update, stating that Rushing was in “rough shape” after the incident. He was spotted using crutches in the clubhouse post-game, highlighting the severity of the injury.
“It got him pretty good,” Roberts noted. Fortunately, initial X-rays were negative, but Rushing will undergo a CT scan tomorrow morning to assess the damage further.
“Until we know more, obviously he’s not going to be in there tomorrow,” Roberts added, indicating that Rushing’s status will be monitored closely. This injury compounds the Dodgers’ woes as starting catcher Will Smith is also unavailable due to a right hand contusion.
With Rushing now added to the day-to-day list, Rortvedt is set to catch in Saturday’s game. The Dodgers are expected to call up another catcher to provide depth as they navigate this challenging situation.
Fans and analysts alike are awaiting further updates on Rushing’s condition, as the Dodgers aim to recover from this latest setback. Stay tuned for more urgent developments on this story as it unfolds.
