He broke a recent slump with a strong performance against the Philadelphia Phillies, going 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored.
Roberts commended his controlled at-bats and resilience after a difficult stretch, saying, "I just saw the downshift. I saw a controlled at-bat."
Despite Rushing's sporadic offensive production — a . 222 average and .
727 OPS during his 30 starts without Smith — the Dodgers have won 21 of those games, highlighting his positive impact on team performance.
President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman confirmed the team's confidence in Rushing, stating they are not seeking a front-line catcher before the trade deadline but are open to adding depth.
"We wouldn't be focused on guys where it would impede Dalton's development," Friedman said.
"Even if Will were back tomorrow, it's always an area that you can look to strengthen."
Will Smith remains on the injured list with an inflamed disc and is gradually resuming baseball activities. Manager Roberts noted, "He's pain-free.
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He's getting back into being more active. What that means, I don't really know yet."
