The Los Angeles Dodgers recently promoted top prospect Dalton Rushing following the designation of Austin Barnes for assignment. This move surprised many since Barnes was the longest-serving position player on the team. However, his poor performance, especially at the plate, and inability to manage stolen bases led to this decision. In contrast, Rushing showcased impressive stats in Triple-A, prompting the Dodgers to make the change. Manager Dave Roberts acknowledged the difficulty of parting with Barnes but emphasized Rushing's readiness, marked by consistent improvement in various aspects of his game, including receiving and communication with pitchers.
Austin has been a mainstay for our club for eight years. So itâs certainly not easy, but I think that the performance from Dalton kind of really sped this up.
The bat has always played, that's always been his carrying tool. The receiving has gotten much better, the arm strength is there.
We're always thinking about how we can make our club better, but Austin, he's been a mainstay for our club for eight years.
Dalton Rushing hit .308/.424/.514 with five doubles, five home runs and 17 RBI through 31 games before joining the Dodgers.
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