Dodgers believe Dalton Rushing is ready for majors

LOS ANGELES — Why now?
That Dalton Rushing would get to the big leagues sometime this season was expected. That it would cost Austin Barnes playing time was inevitable.
But the timing of the move to promote the top prospect and designate the veteran backup catcher for assignment this week seemed sudden. But the equation had shifted against Barnes, prompting the move.
Rushing had done everything he could do at Triple-A and it was time to find out if he is ready for the big leagues, GM Brand