Dodgers’ Best Players of 2026: 3 Surprising Stars Fueling Early Success
Through the first 31 games of the 2026 season, three unexpected Dodgers are outshining the superstars. From Andy Pages’ bounce-back to Dalton Rushing’s elite hitting and Justin Wrobleski’s 1.50 ERA, see who is fueling LA's early success.
On a Los Angeles Dodgers team with superstars and future Hall of Famers like Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman, it would be easy for some players to get lost in the shuffle. Through the first 31 games of the 2026 season, though, there are three Dodgers who are putting up elite numbers and outplaying their much-heralded teammates. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dodgers Nation (@dodgersnation) Andy Pages proves bounce-back predictions right Ahead of the 2026 season, Andy Pages was facing questions about his offense in the playoffs.
Dodgers Nation’s Doug McKain, though, indicated Pages was due for a stronger 2026 , and the outfielder has certainly proven that right. Pages started incredibly hot, even garnering some very early MVP consideration , but even with a slight regression from an otherworldly . 471 batting average, he’s among the best in the National League.
Through the end of April, his . 321 average is best for fifth in the NL, and he’s also top 10 in categories like hits (36) and RBIs (25). His hard-hit percentage of 53.
5% is better than 92% of MLB players, and his fielding remains elite. He’s in the 97th percentile in both arm value and arm strength, with his fielding run value in the 89th percentile. Dalton Rushing is getting hits — and hate Backup catcher Dalton Rushing, who also fills in at first base and designated hitter, hasn’t had enough at-bats to qualify for the league lead in statistical categories, but he’s certainly taken advantage of the opportunities he’s gotten .