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Dodgers Prospect Rushing Undergoes Elbow Surgery
22 Oct
Summary
- Dalton Rushing is undergoing right elbow surgery.
- The procedure is expected to be a hybrid internal brace.
- Full recovery to catching is estimated at nine months.
Dalton Rushing, a promising prospect for the Dodgers, is set to undergo surgery for right elbow inflammation. This procedure, described as a hybrid internal brace, is scheduled for today, October 22, 2026.
Sources indicate an expected return to full-time catching duties in approximately nine months. However, Rushing may be able to resume hitting activities well before then. His previous stints on the injured list in August and September due to elbow issues have limited his availability.
This surgery leaves Rushing off the postseason roster and raises questions about his future role with the team. The Dodgers already have Will Smith and Shohei Ohtani, making playing time a challenge even when healthy. His recovery timeline means he might only be able to serve as a pinch-hitter initially.
