October 13, 2025
AnalysisRushing was on the wild-card and NLDS rosters and struck out as a pinch hitter in his lone plate appearance. With
Will Smith fully recovered from his fractured hand and no longer under any workload restrictions, the team no longer has a need for a third catcher.
Ben Rortvedt will back up Smith, and reliever
Ben Casparius has taken Rushing's spot on the roster.