The Los Angeles Dodgers called up their top prospect from the last two seasons, Dalton Rushing, on Wednesday.
After designating Austin Barnes for assignment in a corresponding move, there was much debate as to where Rushing would play as he is primarily a catcher, but has experience in the outfield — a position in which the Dodgers could use some more depth at the moment.
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Roberts revealed that Rushing is going to get his first-career MLB start as the Dodgers’ catcher on Thursday.