Dave Roberts Sends Dalton Rushing Message Before Shohei Ohtani Reunion

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Dave Roberts Sends Dalton Rushing Message Before Shohei Ohtani Reunion

Roberts expects Rushing to handle his next start with Ohtani after their June 25 mound tension against the Twins. The passed ball led to a run and exposed a communication breakdown. “Dalton understands this is what he signed up for,” Roberts said, adding a catcher must be “a servant to the pitcher,” while Mookie Betts praised Rushing’s accountability.

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