The Los Angeles Dodgers extend their losing streak to six games as they fall in their latest matchup. Along with the defeat, the team also takes a medical hit involving catcher Dalton Rushing, who is diagnosed with an injury to his ulnar collateral ligament (UCL). Multiple reports say Rushing has already been pressed into additional duty because Will Smith is dealing with a lingering neck injury, and that role change preceded the new setback. After the UCL injury is identified, the Dodgers shut Rushing down from throwing for a period expected to last roughly four to six weeks. The team’s next steps include managing Rushing’s recovery and adjusting the catcher workload during his absence, particularly given Smith’s ongoing availability considerations tied to the neck injury. The reports agree on the nature of the injury and the general timeframe for the throwing restriction, but they focus primarily on the immediate impact on the roster and day-to-day lineup planning.