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After imaging showed a slight tear in Dalton Rushing's UCL, the remainder of the Los Angeles Dodgers catcher's 2026 season is in jeopardy.
According to the Dodgers' injury report, Rushing might not be able to catch again this season but could return as a hitter.
Rushing told reporters on Monday that he does not need to undergo season-ending UCL surgery.
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“I don’t have to go lay on a table and get my arm cut open,” Rushing said, per The Athletic. “That’s a good thing. That’s where we’re at right now.”
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There Is Nothing Wrong Structurally With Rushing's Elbow
The Dodgers placed Rushing on the injured list on Aug. 3 after scratching his from the lineup before a game against the Boston Red Sox the day prior. Rushing reportedly felt discomfort while warming up before the game.
Rushing told reporters that doctors have not found anything structurally wrong with his elbow. Therefore, he is more confident he will be able to return before the end of the season.
“From a structural standpoint, we had a history a little bit of it,” Rushing said. “(The Dodgers) were aware of it. Everyone was aware of it. I think that’s what popped up as of recently on scans and kind of threw up a red flag for some people.
“But as far as the feel of it, we’re worried about the muscle side of it that surrounds it. That’s what we’re going to rehab.”
The Dodgers recently acquired catcher Ben Rortvedt from the New York Mets to serve as a replacement for Rushing and All-Star catcher Will Smith, who are both on the IL. Rortvedt helped the Dodgers during their World Series championship run last season.
Smith has been out with a neck injury since June but is reportedly pain-free and will take coach's batting practice on the field this week. Smith is expected to return sometime in September, but Rushing's timeline for return remains unclear.
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