Dalton Rushing is the Dodgers’ No. 1 prospect, and is expected to arrive in the Major Leagues in 2025. As the 23-year-old catcher prepares to potentially make his MLB debut next season, questions loom over the Dodgers’ plan for Rushing.
The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya predicts that Rushing will serve primarily as a catcher for the Dodgers. But, he also expects Rushing to make appearances in the outfield. Although Rushing is listed as a catcher in his MLB profile, the 2024 Minor League All-Star also made several appearances in left field last season.
Rushing spent the majority of the season with the Double-A Tulsa Drillers. He made 39 starts at catcher and only four in left field. However, after his promotion to Triple-A in October, Rushing made six appearances at catcher and 27 in left field…