"Ahead of the eventual victory, the Dodgers placed All-Star catcher Will Smith on the injured list. Rookie catcher Dalton Rushing is also on the IL while Ben Rortvedt and now Chuckie Robinson are with the team from Triple-A to assume the backstop responsibilities. In other news, future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw is undecided on what his future looks like beyond this season."
"Although Saturday wasn't his prettiest outing of the year, the southpaw has been more than dependable this season, acting as a source of consistency all year for the ailing pitching roster. Finally, relief pitcher Tanner Scott candidly spoke on the struggles he has faced this season. The southpaw closer has had a brutal year in a Dodgers uniform - the first of a four-year, $72 million deal - and was the first one to address that fact Friday night."
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 13-7 and improved to 83-65. The team placed All-Star catcher Will Smith on the injured list retroactive to September 10 with a right-hand contusion. Rookie Dalton Rushing remains on the IL while Ben Rortvedt and Chuckie Robinson were recalled from Triple-A to handle backstop duties. Clayton Kershaw is undecided about retirement beyond this season despite providing season-long consistency. Relief pitcher Tanner Scott admitted to major struggles during his first year under a four-year, $72 million contract. Miguel Rojas recorded a multi-RBI game as roster adjustments reshaped catching depth.
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