Dalton Rushing says viral expletive was not directed at Jung Hoo Lee
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By Jack Harris
Published on April 23, 2026.
Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing has denied that he intended to insult Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee, who sustained a quad injury during a game at Oracle Park. The incident occurred during the sixth inning when Lee was slow to get up following a tag play. However, Rushing insisted that the moment was taken out of context and that he was not directly targeting Lee. He also mentioned that he had checked with Dodgers infielder Hyeseong Kim to ensure Lee was well-received. The video of Rushing's apparent expletive was viewed more than 1 million times on social media.
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