The Los Angeles Dodgers are calling up top prospect Dalton Rushing while designating longtime backup catcher Austin Barnes for assignment. Rushing, a 2022 second-round pick, excelled in the minors with a .277 batting average, 54 home runs, and a .931 OPS over four seasons, prompting confidence in his readiness for the majors. The decision to part ways with Barnes, the team’s longest-tenured position player and a two-time World Series champion, comes as a surprise, especially with his recent struggles, batting only .214 this season.
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Dodgers call up catcher Dalton Rushing, designate Austin Barnes for assignment
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