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Dodgers add Ben Casparius to NLCS pitching staff, drop third catcher Dalton Rushing
The Dodgers added right-hander Ben Casparius to strengthen pitching for the NLCS and removed catcher Dalton Rushing as Will Smith returns full-time behind the plate.
- Ahead of Monday's Game 1, the Los Angeles Dodgers set their 26-man NLCS roster by adding right-hander Ben Casparius and removing catcher Dalton Rushing to free a roster spot.
- After carrying 11 pitchers in earlier rounds, the club opted to boost its staff for the seven-game NLCS, carrying 12 pitchers plus Shohei Ohtani for the longer series starting Monday.
- Casparius this season compiled a 7-5 record with a 4.64 ERA and two saves across 43 relief appearances and three starts, and after being optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City, he posted a 3.38 ERA in five outings.
- Removing Rushing frees a roster spot as Will Smith and Ben Rortvedt handle catching, with Rushing having one pinch-hit at-bat and striking out this postseason.
- With a potentially long seven-game series, Casparius gives the Dodgers bullpen multi-inning relief options against right-handed hitters, while the NLCS roster features 14 position players prioritizing defensive and speed specialists.
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Dodgers add Ben Casparius to NLCS pitching staff, drop third catcher Dalton Rushing
With Will Smith catching full-time again, the Dodgers elected not to carry three catchers. Instead, they will carry 12 pitchers (plus Shohei Ohtani) for the best-of-seven NLCS.
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