With Ohtani-sized shoes to fill at DH, Rushing comes through with grand slam
By Courtney Hollmon
Published on April 16, 2026.
The Dodgers have employed Rushing as the designated hitter in an attempt to manage Shohei Ohtani's workload due to his health issues, with the team looking to secure an 8-2 victory over the Mets. This move came with a grand slam in the eighth inning, marking the fourth of Rushing's season and the first grand slam of his career. The move was seen as a tactical move by the team to manage Ohtanian's workload and allow him to focus solely on his performance on the mound. Rushing praised the role, stating that it's not an easy role and that he sees a difference in his performance this year compared to last year.
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