As the Boston Red Sox climb back into the playoff picture, it would still behoove the team to find a way to both buy and sell before the July 31 trade deadline. Avoiding high-priced rentals is key, while targeting talented MLB-ready prospects who have their pathways to regular playing time blocked by big league stars makes a lot of sense.
One such player who fits that bill is the Los Angeles Dodgers' top prospect and backup catcher Dalton Rushing. After tearing up Triple-A Oklahoma City to the tune of a .308/.424/.514 slash line, Rushing made his big league debut back on May 15.