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Dalton Rushing ‘Couldn’t Be More Thankful’ For Teammates And ‘Lessons Learned’

Dalton Rushing improved upon his debut season but still endured some bumps throughout a 2026 season that he deemed “unforgettable” and one that included “lessons learned.” Rushing described the year as such in a post on Instagram that looked back…

By Matthew Moreno · Dodger Blue

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 9:15 PM

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Dalton Rushing shared an Instagram reflection thanking Dodgers teammates, including Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, for an unforgettable 2026 season.
Rushing batted .246 with 12 doubles, 12 home runs, and 36 RBI during the 2026 campaign.
On October 21, Rushing underwent right elbow surgery requiring an estimated nine-month recovery period.

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Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing reflected on an "unforgettable" 2026 season filled with highs and lows in an Instagram post featuring teammates Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Alex Vesia, Blake Snell, and Miguel Rojas. Rushing expressed gratitude for the team brotherhood and lessons learned after completing his first full major-league campaign.

Rushing endured an injury-disrupted season, batting .246 with 12 home runs and 36 RBI before undergoing right elbow surgery on October 21. The internal brace procedure carries an estimated nine-month recovery, potentially delaying his return to catching until August 2027.

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Dalton Rushing ‘Couldn’t Be More Thankful’ For Teammates And ‘Lessons Learned’

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