Dalton Rushing injury update: Why isn’t the Dodgers catcher playing against the Cubs today?
The Los Angeles Dodgers face the Chicago Cubs in the series finale on Wednesday, looking to avoid a three-game sweep after dropping the first two contests. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed that Dalton Rushing will not resume throwing for several weeks. (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) However, ahead of the matchup, the team received a disappointing update from its camp. What happened to Dalton Rushing? According to ESPN, Dalton Rushing, who was placed on the injured list Monday with what was initially described as a mild elbow strain, has been diagnosed with a partial tear of the UCL in his right elbow. Dodgers manager provides injury update Manager Dave Roberts revealed that Rushing will not resume throwing for several weeks, although the organization remains optimistic that surgery can be avoided. “Don’t know what that looks like for the rest of the season and throughout the postseason,” Roberts said during a Tuesday appearance on AM570. “Fortunately, it happened the day before the trade deadline. So… today we’re looking at two new catchers,” he added. …