Mike Maher urged fantasy players—especially in two-catcher formats—to take a flier on newly promoted Dalton Rushing. The Dodgers’ top catching prospect owns a .295/.429/.541 minor-league slash with a 15 % walk rate and legit 25-plus-homer power. Maher acknowledged Rushing probably won’t catch every day, but the Dodgers’ injury-thinned outfield (Teoscar Hernandez, Michael Conforto, Tommy Edman all banged up) opens paths to extra at-bats in left field, first base or DH. If he hits, Maher expects Dave Roberts to keep the bat in the lineup 5–6 times a week. Given the catcher position’s chronic scarcity, Maher advised grabbing Rushing now, evaluating the playing-time trend for a few weeks, and cutting bait only if the bats dry up.

Joe Orrico pumped the brakes on the Dalton Rushing hype after Dave Roberts said the rookie will back up Will Smith, pinch-hit as a lefty bat, and *not* see time in the outfield. That schedule equates to only two-to-three starts per week, slashing his fantasy usefulness even in deep two-catcher formats. Orrico would rather roster Cubs prospect Moises Ballesteros, who could gain everyday reps if Chicago shifts Michael Busch to third. Rushing still brings intriguing pull-side power in Dodger Stadium, but unless an injury opens playing time Orrico views him as a stash for only the deepest leagues and certainly behind Jordan Lawlar in priority.