Adley Rutschman struggles at plate for Red Sox after joining team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 4:46 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Adley Rutschman, acquired by the Boston Red Sox from the Baltimore Orioles, has struggled at the plate since being activated on August 11. After a successful stretch leading to his acquisition, Boston has lost five of its last seven games. Rutschman is 1-for-17 with nine strikeouts in his first five games, contributing to the team’s recent losses. Following a tough road trip, the Red Sox will look to turn things around at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants. Rutschman expressed a desire to improve his performance while maintaining his approach to hitting.
- •Rutschman activated from the injured list on August 11.
- •He is 1-for-17 with nine strikeouts since joining Boston.
- •Red Sox lost five of their last seven games.
- •Team opens a six-game homestand against NL rivals.
- •Boston currently trails the New York Yankees for wild-card home advantage.
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"After the Boston Red Sox ripped off a 15-game winning streak, Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow ended up being a buyer, rather than a seller, at the MLB trade deadline on August 3.Breslow’s team went from the basement of the American League standings at the end of July to the second AL wild-card spot by […] The post Boston Red Sox Catcher Adley Rutschman Doesn’t Mince Words on Five-Game Slump appeared first on HEAVY.
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