"While the Dodgers haven't yet decided whether or not All-Star catcher Will Smith will go on the injured list, the team is bringing Rortvedt up to back up Dalton Rushing as Smith is unlikely to play for at least a few days. The corresponding roster move has not yet been announced, but the Dodgers will need to open a 40-man roster spot for Rortvedt."
"The Dodgers will have three catchers on the active roster for the time being as Smith undergoes more testing. Roberts said he's "probably unlikely" to play this weekend against the Baltimore Orioles, meaning Rushing will get an extended opportunity as the starter. Rushing has appeared in 43 games during his rookie season, slashing .190/.256/.293 with three home runs, 21 RBIs and an OPS of .549."
Ben Rortvedt is being activated by the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead of Thursday's series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates to serve as a backup to Dalton Rushing. Will Smith is undergoing a CT scan and is probably unlikely to play this weekend, so the team is keeping three catchers active for now. The Dodgers have not decided whether Smith will be placed on the injured list and will need to open a 40-man roster spot to add Rortvedt. Rushing will receive an extended opportunity to start after appearing in 43 games this season with a .190/.256/.293 slash line and three home runs.
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