The Los Angeles Dodgers scratch Max Muncy and Dalton Rushing from Saturday’s lineup against the Washington Nationals shortly before first pitch. The team removes both players roughly two hours ahead of the game, changing its plans that had included Rushing at designated hitter and Muncy at third base.
The Dodgers state that Dalton Rushing is dealing with elbow soreness, while Max Muncy is sick. Yahoo Sports reports Rushing has a recent injury history, including a prior four-week stint on the injured list related to a partial tear. The New York Post also describes the late lineup change as part of broader roster and availability concerns for the team, which had additional injury attention surrounding Shohei Ohtani’s status.
Across outlets, the core points are consistent: both players are pulled from the starting lineup on the night of the game, and the team attributes the decisions to specific injury/illness issues. The outlets differ mainly in emphasis, with some highlighting the broader context of Ohtani’s absence and others focusing on the individual reasons for each scratch.
