Catcher situation: Rushing slump, new signing, trade rumors

Dalton Rushing broke his 0-for-19 slump but is now out of the lineup for July 26, with Eliezer Alfonzo Jr. catching. The team reportedly signed a new catcher to a 4-year deal, but trade rumors persist. New analysis suggests Jeffers, Caratini, or Jonah Heim as low-cost targets. Will Smith's neck injury leaves a void.