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Dalton Rushing finding his footing in a backup role for the division-leading Dodgers.
Dalton Rushing is showing signs of recovery, batting .333 over his last three games, which helps quiet a cold stretch where he hit just .171 over the last 30 days. The first-place Dodgers (40-22) continue to roll in the National League West, though Rushing's playing time remains limited. He serves as the primary backup at catcher and a reserve option at first base and designated hitter, capping his overall volume.
Despite a recent slump, Rushing's season numbers are solid, featuring a .264 average and seven home runs over 32 games. Our models project some regression with a .227 expected average and 10 home runs over 172 projected at-bats. While the power upside is real for a young catcher, his limited role means his production will come in fits and starts.
The Dodgers finish their road trip in Arizona today before hosting the Angels. Over the final four games of the week, Los Angeles faces vulnerable starting pitchers like Ryne Nelson (5.00 ERA) and Jack Kochanowicz (5.23 ERA). However, since Rushing is a backup, he will likely only draw one or two starts, making him hard to trust. Verdict: Sit.
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