Catcher Dalton Rushing, one of the Dodgers’ best prospects, was injured in a play at the plate for High-A Great Lakes. Elsewhere, Trayce Thompson continues to hit on his rehab assignment, Gus Varland impressive in Oklahoma City, and 18-year-old outfielder Josue De Paula hitting well in Rancho Cucamonga.
In the Dodgers minor leagues, Eddys Leonard hit two home runs for Double-A Tulsa, Ryan Pepiot made his second rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma City, plus strong performances from Nick Nastrini, Ronan Kopp, and Jerming Rosario.
Excellent pitching in the Dodgers minors from Orlando Ortiz-Mayr in his Tulsa debut, John Rooney excelling in relief in his Triple-A debut, Jerming Rosario shining for Great Lakes, and three Rancho Cucamonga pitchers combining for a three-hit shutout.
Thursday in the Dodgers minor leagues, a trio of strong performances for Triple-A Oklahoma City, a second straight short Double-A start for Nick Frasso, and a rainout in Great Lakes.
Austin Gauthier homered for Tulsa and continues to hit after getting promoted to Double-A. The Drillers bullpen got the final 26 outs without allowing a run in a comeback win.