Dalton Rushing Removed from Dodgers NLCS Roster

Catcher Dalton Rushing has been removed from the Los Angeles Dodgers' National League Championship Series roster, making way for pitcher Ben Casparius. The decision was influenced by Will Smith's improving health from a fractured hand, negating the need for three catchers. Rushing, a former top prospect, experienced a difficult rookie season and was largely a non-factor in the initial playoff rounds, recording only one pinch-hit at-bat in a Game 3 blowout against the Philadelphia Phillies. His removal also means the Dodgers will have one less left-handed bat available off the bench.