# Dalton Rushing faces partial UCL tear, Dodgers fear season absence 2026-08-07T02:50:28+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing has a partial tear of the UCL in his right elbow, ESPN reports, after the injury was first described as a mild strain. Manager Dave Roberts said Rushing will not resume throwing for several weeks, while the club hopes to avoid surgery. The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya reported that Roberts sees a very small chance of Rushing returning as a catcher this season. Rushing, 25, was batting.253 with 12 home runs and 36 RBIs in 74 games. The Dodgers acquired Ben Rortvedt and Hunter Feduccia before the trade deadline, with veteran catcher Will Smith also sidelined by an inflamed neck disc. Los Angeles leads the National League West 69-45, nine games ahead. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: Catcher injuries, Chicago Cubs, Dalton Rushing, Los Angeles Dodgers, MLB Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/dalton-rushing-faces-partial-ucl-tear-dodgers-fear-season-absence/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/dalton-rushing-faces-partial-ucl-tear-dodgers-fear-season-absence/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.