The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently managing significant injury concerns as their series against the Minnesota Twins continues. During Monday's 2-1 victory, two key members of the roster—Kyle Tucker and Dalton Rushing—were forced to leave the game due to separate physical issues.
Kyle Tucker exited the contest after his first at-bat. After hitting a single and advancing to second base, he appeared to experience discomfort in his right side, prompting a team timeout. He was subsequently removed from the game, with the team later confirming he was dealing with back spasms. Alex Call entered the game as a pinch-runner in his place.
Kyle Tucker was removed from tonight’s game and the Dodgers are saying it’s due to back spasms pic.twitter.com/Yo8fanDpb7
— Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) June 23, 2026
The Dodgers also lost catcher Dalton Rushing during the same matchup. Rushing was removed from the game as a precautionary measure to rule out a concussion after taking a deflected pitch directly off his facemask in the first inning. Although he attempted to remain in the lineup, he was eventually replaced by Chuckie Robinson in the third inning.
After Rushing took a foul tip off the mask on the first pitch of the game, he's now out in the 3rd and replaced by Chuckie. Less than ideal start to the series. pic.twitter.com/cW080auWXy
— Chad Moriyama (@ChadMoriyama) June 23, 2026
Despite these setbacks, the Dodgers maintain a commanding position in the National League West. With a 50-29 record, the team holds a nine-game lead over the Padres. Market analysts and traders continue to view the Dodgers as the heavy favorites to reach the postseason, currently assigning them a 99% probability of doing so. Furthermore, the team remains the primary contender for the World Series title, with a 29% chance of securing their third consecutive championship.