The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced that they will be calling up top catching prospect Dalton Rushing to the big league roster. The corresponding move was designating catcher Austin Barnes for assignment.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have called up catcher prospect Dalton Rushing, the team announced Wednesday. The Dodgers will open up an active roster spot for Rushing by designating backup catcher Austin Barnes for assignment. Barnes, the longest-tendured Dodger position player, has been with the team since 2015.

The Dodgers promoted the top prospect in the organization for his major league debut, and cut a veteran who had played the last 11 seasons with the team.

In Dodgers minor league games, Bobby Miller lasts two innings, but homers by Dalton Rushing and Ryan Ward fuel a comeback win. Mike Sirota goes 3 for 3 in High-A debut

One of the most talented and expensive rosters in baseball history likely will get a jolt of energy on Thursday night from a rookie making the major league minimum.