Dodgers Catching Crisis Deepens | MLB News

Dodgers’ catching woes deepen as both Will Smith and Dalton Rushing sit out with injuries, prompting a flurry of moves: trading for Ben Rortvedt and Hunter Feduccia, then signing veteran Chadwick Tromp on a minor league deal to bolster Triple-A Oklahoma City. Tromp, a solid defender with limited power (just 6 career homers), brings MLB experience after stints with Atlanta and Baltimore. Meanwhile, Smith’s neck injury keeps him sidelined since June, with a hopeful return in September for playoffs; Rushing, dealing with a UCL tear, is avoiding surgery and targeting a postseason comeback as a lefty bat — catching remains uncertain. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1b3bf6b461687987