Dodgers’ Dalton Rushing is expendable, Shohei Ohtani isn’t — now Rushing must adjust

With Dodgers' star Shohei Ohtani's regular catcher, Will Smith, sidelined due to neck pain, the team's ace is finding it hard to coordinate with the inexperienced and temperamental Dalton Rushing. This situation highlights the critical role of a reliable catcher in a pitcher's performance, especially for a two-strikeout artist like Ohtani. As Rushing steps up, the focus is on whether he can stabilize the game and support Ohtani, underscoring the broader implications for the Dodgers' success this season.