Dodgers promote top prospect Rushing, DFA Barnes

The Los Angeles Dodgers called up top catching prospect Dalton Rushing, the club announced Wednesday.

Rushing is the 15th-ranked prospect on MLB Pipeline.

Los Angeles designated catcher Austin Barnes for assignment as the corresponding roster move. Barnes had been with the team since 2015 and was the organization's longest-tenured position player.

The Dodgers selected Rushing in the second round of the 2022 MLB Draft. The 24-year-old owns a career .931 OPS in the minor leagues and has slashed .308.424/.514 at Triple-A Oklahoma City in 2025.

While primarily a catcher, Rushing also made nine appearances at first base and two in the outfield for the Comets this year.

Will Smith, the Dodgers' primary catcher, is a two-time All-Star.