Dodgers Lose Two Players to Injuries at Two Vulnerable Positions
Summary
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost two players, catcher Dalton Rushing and right fielder Kyle Tucker, to injuries early in their game against the Minnesota Twins on June 22. Both players left the game, adding to existing injury problems at important positions for the team.Key Facts
- Dalton Rushing was taken out of the game to undergo concussion testing.
- Kyle Tucker left due to low back spasms after running the bases.
- The Dodgers already had injuries at catcher (Will Smith, neck) and outfielder (Teoscar Hernandez, hamstring).
- Backup players Alex Call and Chuckie Robinson replaced Tucker and Rushing.
- Chuckie Robinson was recently called up from the minor leagues when Smith got injured.
- Tucker is baseball’s highest-paid player this season, hitting .234 with six home runs.
- Rushing is hitting .252 with eight home runs and 22 RBIs in 46 games.
- The Dodgers may need to find outside help if Rushing's concussion diagnosis is confirmed since no other catchers are on their 40-man roster.
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