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Dodgers should consider a drastic Dalton Rushing move with Ben Rortvedt electing free agency

Veteran catcher Ben Rortvedt elected free agency, but the Los Angeles Dodgers should re-sign him (and reconsider Dalton Rushing's future).

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 5:09 PM
Dodgers should consider a drastic Dalton Rushing move with Ben Rortvedt electing free agency
Key Things to Know
  • Katrina Stebbins argues the Dodgers should consider trading catcher Dalton Rushing following Ben Rortvedt's free agency.
  • Veteran catcher Ben Rortvedt elected free agency on Saturday after leaving the Dodgers organization for the fourth time.
  • The writer suggests re-signing Rortvedt to a minor league deal would provide enough catching depth to trade Rushing.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Dodgers Way writer Katrina Stebbins argues that the Los Angeles Dodgers should consider trading former top prospect Dalton Rushing after veteran catcher Ben Rortvedt elected free agency. The article suggests that re-signing Rortvedt on a minor league contract could supply enough organizational depth behind Will Smith and Hunter Feduccia to justify moving Rushing on the trade market.

Stebbins notes that Rushing was notably omitted from the Dodgers' postseason rosters in favor of Feduccia and Josue De Paula. Given the team's ongoing roster logjam, the writer contends that Los Angeles could leverage Rushing's trade value to acquire assets for future roster moves.

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