Dalton Rushing Has Right Elbow UCL Surgery
The Dodgers catching prospect had surgery to fix a partially torn UCL, raising questions about his availability timeline.
Dalton Rushing, a catching prospect for the Los Angeles Dodgers, underwent surgery to repair a partially torn UCL in his right elbow. The procedure was confirmed via an official MLB.com team news report, making this a high-confidence signal. UCL surgeries typically carry significant recovery timelines, potentially affecting his availability for the season. The Dodgers will likely need to adjust their depth chart at the catcher position.
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MLB.com's Sonja Chen reports Ohtani does not need surgery and anticipates returning to two-way form, though exactly when and how remains unresolved.