The Boston Red Sox are for sure making calls at this year's trade deadline. They're looking for every opportunity to bolster their depth on their roster. Many stated that the Red Sox need another pitcher (rightfully so), a rental first baseman, and another bullpen arm. But what about at catcher?
The Red Sox currently have Carlos Narvaez and Connor Wong in their depth chart. Connor Wong has been absolutely hated by the fanbase because of his regression, as he's batting .144 with an OPS+ of 7. That's not the remedy as a backup catcher. This is where Dalton Rushing comes in.
According to MassLive's Sean McAdam, the Red Sox "are interested in" the Los Angeles Dodgers' backstop because "there's a real want to upgrade at backup catcher."
Also of note from @Sean_McAdam: The Red Sox are interested in catcher Dalton Rushing and the Dodgers have a scout doing extensive work down in High-A Greenville.
— Tyler Milliken (@tylermilliken_) July 25, 2025
There’s a real want to upgrade at backup catcher.
Rushing entered the year as a consensus Top 30 prospect. pic.twitter.com/xACpx88oqh
Red Sox Reporedly Eyeing Dodgers C Dalton Rushing
Dalton Rushing was Major League Baseball's No. 30 prospect to begin the 2025 campaign, and he made his major league debut with the Dodgers in May. In his four seasons in the minor leagues, he hit 54 home runs, batted .277, had a slugging percentage of .519, and an OPS of .931, with 185 RBIs.
Rushing may not be a starter in his career, but as a backup catcher? That's what he's all about. However, his arm isn't the best, so he could be a platoon at catcher and first base as well. He's played both positions with the Dodgers this season, so why not?
In 27 MLB games (74 at-bats so far), the Memphis, TN native is slashing .216/.280/.297 with one HR, 11 RBIs, and seven walks.
Rushing, albeit, doesn't have the greatest arm, but he has a good fielding percentage behind the plate at .993. The average for catchers in fielding percentage is .980, so he's above average with his glove, which can also transition to first base if needed. If a player is good with the glove as a catcher, he can play anywhere in the field; just don't ask about their range factors.
Wong isn't the recipe for success, and the Boston fanbase has been dying for an excuse for his ouster. If the Red Sox make the call and get Rushing, they'll most certainly do that, either by demotion or by release.