The Dodgers are making a major midseason shuffle in their roster.
The team is calling up top prospect Dalton Rushing, and designating longtime backup catcher Austin Barnes for assignment, according to multiple people with knowledge of the situation not authorized to speak publicly.
It’s no surprise that Rushing, a 2022 second-round pick out of Louisville, is getting a crack at the majors. Over four minor-league season, he slugged his way through the farm system by batting .277 with 54 home runs, 185 RBIs and a .931 OPS.
Even this spring, manager Dave Roberts said Rushing’s bat was big-league ready.