Dave Roberts, Dodgers Veterans Tell Dalton Rushing to ‘Be Mindful’ After Recent Controversies

Dalton Rushing has been everything we could have hoped for in his first full big-league season, but he’s landed himself in some hot water recently after being involved in multiple on-field controversies. Dave Roberts and the veteran leaders in that clubhouse have pulled him aside — not to dull the edge, but to make sure he’s channeling it the right way. The message, per staff at DodgerBlue.com: stay competitive, but be mindful of how situations escalate. I like that the leadership core in that room is handling this internally and early. That’s how a good clubhouse works.

Source(s): Staff (DodgerBlue.com) | First reported: May 6, 2026