The Dodgers have gotten top catching prospect Dalton Rushing looks at first base and in the corner outfield to expand his defensive portfolio, but Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports that at least for the time being, Rushing will serve only as a catcher in the majors. The 24-year-old is set to make his MLB debut tonight when catching a bullpen game, and the plan is for him to … [Read more...] about Dodgers Notes: Rushing, Sasaki, Snell, Glasnow
Dodgers To Activate Clayton Kershaw On Saturday
Clayton Kershaw will make his season debut against the Angels on Saturday, manager Dave Roberts tells reporters (including David Vassegh of 570 Sports). The Dodgers will need to activate him from the 60-day injured list. Kershaw opened the season on the 60-day IL as he recovers from offseason surgeries on his left knee and left foot. He has made five minor league rehab starts … [Read more...] about Dodgers To Activate Clayton Kershaw On Saturday
Dodgers Promote Dalton Rushing, Designate Austin Barnes For Assignment
The Dodgers announced that they have selected catching prospect Dalton Rushing to their roster. Fellow catcher Austin Barnes has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move. Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reported the Rushing promotion prior to the official announcement while Robert Murray of FanSided relayed the Barnes DFA. Rushing, now 24, was selected by the … [Read more...] about Dodgers Promote Dalton Rushing, Designate Austin Barnes For Assignment
Ben Joyce Undergoes Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery
The Angels announced today that right-hander Ben Joyce underwent surgery on his right shoulder this morning and is expected to miss the remainder of the season. Joyce is already on the 60-day injured list and will stay there for the rest of the campaign. It’s a tough break for the Halos and one of baseball’s fastest throwers. Joyce, 24, has thrown 49 innings with the Halos to … [Read more...] about Ben Joyce Undergoes Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery
Dodgers Place Roki Sasaki On Injured List
The Dodgers announced they’ve placed Roki Sasaki on the 15-day injured list with a shoulder impingement. Reliever J.P. Feyereisen was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City to fill the vacated roster spot. Manager Dave Roberts said earlier this evening that Sasaki reported some arm discomfort after his start on Friday. The Diamondbacks tagged him for five runs on as many hits and … [Read more...] about Dodgers Place Roki Sasaki On Injured List