The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Athletics, 9-3, on Wednesday as they improved to 28-15 on the season. Long balls poured down at Dodger Stadium, including Hyeseong Kim’s first-career home run in the big leagues.
Ahead of the eventual victory, longtime veteran Austin Barnes was designated for assignment. The longest-tenured Dodgers player not named Clayton Kershaw helped lift two World Series trophies in L.A. and will be missed in the clubhouse and on the field.
In a corresponding move, catcher Dalton Rushing, the Dodgers’ top prospect, was called up. He is set to make his MLB debut behind home plate on Thursday, according to manager Dave Roberts.
Although Rushing has experience at first base and in the outfield, Roberts assured the media that his top prospect would remain a catcher. The 24-year-old will hope that his .308 batting average from Triple-A this season translates to The Show.
Here’s all the latest Dodgers news and stories (click the headline for the full article):
Dodgers Designating Austin Barnes for Assignment to Call Up Dalton Rushing in Shocking Move
Dodgers Calling Up Top Prospect Dalton Rushing in Shocking Move
Dave Roberts Reveals Dalton Rushing’s Role, Debut Date for Dodgers
Dave Roberts Reacts to Dodgers Designating Austin Barnes For Assignment
Dodgers Manager Makes First Comments on Austin Barnes DFA Decision
3 Dodgers Under Most Pressure to Perform Following Shocking Roster Move
Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki Has Been Dealing With Shoulder Injury for Multiple Weeks, Says Dave Roberts
Dodgers Lineup vs Athletics: Dalton Rushing Not Starting, Hyeseong Kim and Max Muncy Back
Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman Opens Up on Retirement Timeline
Veteran Pitcher Leaves Dodgers Organization in Surprise Move
Clayton Kershaw’s Official Return Date Revealed by Dodgers Manager
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Austin Barnes has spent his entire 11-year MLB career with the Dodgers.
He played in 612 regular season games and 44 postseason games.
He won two World Series with the team (2020, 2024). He caught the final out of the 2020 World Series.
A true professional through and through. pic.twitter.com/7wblFKKpGT
— Noah Camras (@noahcamras) May 14, 2025
22 is BACK! ?
Yesterday, 7 Dodger-fanatic wish kids were surprised by Clayton Kershaw before batting practice! Wish kid Camden came prepared with a question he’s always wanted to ask.
Stay tuned for more from a special few days with our wish kids and the Dodgers!… pic.twitter.com/uyyg7fJyDm
— Fanatics (@Fanatics) May 14, 2025
Photo Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
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