The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Athletics, 9-3, on Wednesday as they improved to 28-15 on the season. Long balls poured down at Dodger Stadium, including Hyeseong Kim's first-career home run in the big leagues.

Ahead of the eventual victory, longtime veteran Austin Barnes was designated for assignment. The longest-tenured Dodgers player not named Clayton Kershaw helped lift two World Series trophies in L.A. and will be missed in the clubhouse and on the field.

In a corresponding move, catcher Dalton Rushing, the Dodgers' top prospect, was called up. He is set to make his MLB debut behind home plate on Thursday, according to manager Dave Roberts.

Although Rushing has experience at first base and in the outfield, Roberts assured the media that his top prospect would remain a catcher. The 24-year-old will hope that his .308 batting average from Triple-A this season translates to The Show.

Here's all the latest Dodgers news and stories (click the headline for the full article):

Dodgers Designating Austin Barnes for Assignment to Call Up Dalton Rushing in Shocking Move

Dodgers Calling Up Top Prospect Dalton Rushing in Shocking Move

Dave Roberts Reveals Dalton Rushing's Role, Debut Date for Dodgers

Dave Roberts Reacts to Dodgers Designating Austin Barnes For Assignment

Dodgers Manager Makes First Comments on Austin Barnes DFA Decision

3 Dodgers Under Most Pressure to Perform Following Shocking Roster Move

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Dodgers Lineup vs Athletics: Dalton Rushing Not Starting, Hyeseong Kim and Max Muncy Back

Dodgers' Freddie Freeman Opens Up on Retirement Timeline

Veteran Pitcher Leaves Dodgers Organization in Surprise Move

What Does Dalton Rushing, Austin Barnes News Mean for Chris Taylor, Michael Conforto and Other Struggling Dodgers?

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