Dodgers option Chuckie Robinson to Triple-A OKC

Robinson will stick around as emergency organizational depth after being jettisoned from Los Angeles’ 40-man roster earlier this week. The 31-year-old backstop went 2-for-23 during an eight-game stint with the Dodgers. Eliezer Alfonzo will back up Dalton Rushing until Will Smith (neck) returns from the injured list.

Robinson loses his spot on Los Angeles’ 40-man roster amid a flurry of moves. The 31-year-old backstop went 2-for-23 during an eight-game stint with the Dodgers. It’ll be Eliezer Alfonzo backing up Dalton Rushing until Will Smith (neck) returns from the injured list.

Alfonzo finally receives the call to the big leagues after spending nearly a decade in the minors. The 26-year-old Venezuelan native was hitting .313/.392/.422 with one homer at Triple-A Oklahoma City this season. He’ll give the Dodgers some additional catching depth behind Dalton Rushing with the club deciding to move on from Chuckie Robinson, who went 2-for-23 in eight games since being called up.

Rushing returns to Los Angeles lineup after passing concussion protocol. There was some initial concern when he took a foul tip off his mask during Monday’s series opener, but he checked out fine after undergoing precautionary testing. It’s a significant relief for the Dodgers since they’re without primary backstop Will Smith (neck) for at least another week or two. Rushing’s return sends Chuckie Robinson back to the bench after filling in admirably the last two days.

Rushing remains in concussion protocol after taking a foul tip off the mask during the early stages of Monday’s series opener in Minnesota. It’ll be Chuckie Robinson handling the catching duties in his absence. The 25-year-old backstop passed initial concussion tests, but the Dodgers aren’t going to take any chances. There should be some clarity on his status prior to Wednesday’s series finale.

Rushing was lifted from Monday’s series opener for precautionary reasons after taking a foul tip off his mask in the opening frame. He’ll remain in concussion protocol and continue to be evaluated for at least another day or two. It wouldn’t be surprising if the Dodgers brought up another catcher as an emergency backup behind Chuckie Robinson for the rest of the series in Minnesota.

Rushing was replaced by Chuckie Robinson behind the plate in the third inning. He was struck in the mask by a foul tip earlier in the contest. The 25-year-old will undergo testing to determine whether he suffered a concussion. The big concern for the Dodgers is that Will Smith (neck) remains a couple weeks away from returning from the injured list. The club is likely going to have to bring up some emergency catching depth from Triple-A Oklahoma City. There should be an update on his status prior to Tuesday’s contest.

He’ll fill in for Will Smith while Smith is dealing with neck inflammation. The 31-year-old veteran has zero fantasy upside and likely will only fill in for Dalton Rushing when he needs a breather during Smith’s absence.

Dalton Rushing will handle the catching duties for Los Angeles with Chuckie Robinson coming up from Triple-A Oklahoma City to take Smith’s roster spot ahead of Thursday’s series finale in Pittsburgh. The 31-year-old backstop has missed four straight games due to neck stiffness. The move will be backdated a couple days, which means Smith should return at some point next week.

Robinson returns to Los Angeles where he got into one game this past season before being claimed off waivers by the Braves in late September. The 31-year-old journeyman backstop is merely emergency organizational catching depth behind Will Smith and Dalton Rushing entering spring training.