Los Angeles Dodgers backup catcher Dalton Rushing’s playing time this season could depend on Freddie Freeman’s willingness to sit out, per MLB.com’s Sonja Chen.
Rushing, formerly the Dodgers’ No. 1 prospect, made his debut for L.A. in 2025, but spent nearly all of his time last season serving as All-Star Will Smith’s backup. Chen revealed the 24-year-old could feature at first in 2026, but that depends on if Freeman will take more days off.
“Rushing should see some time at first in addition to backing up Will Smith,” Chen wrote. “The question is how many days will Freeman actually take off, since he prefers to play as much as possible.