Craig Breslow defends Red Sox trade for Adley Rutschman despite slow start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 2:26 AM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Boston Red Sox decision-maker Craig Breslow maintains that the trade for Adley Rutschman cannot be fairly graded only one month after the deal. The catcher is batting.170 with a.499 OPS over 53 at-bats since joining the club. Rutschman continues to manage lingering irritation and bruising in his right elbow after a hyperextension injury. The organization acknowledged the existing injury when acquiring him, aiming to regain the performance levels seen in 2023 and 2024. Team management is currently balancing playing time with rest to assist his recovery.
- •Craig Breslow stated that the trade for Adley Rutschman cannot be evaluated after only one month.
- •Rutschman is hitting.170 with a.499 OPS across 15 games and 53 at-bats.
- •The catcher is playing through residual elbow irritation and bruising from a hyperextension.
- •The Red Sox were aware of the injury status when they completed the trade.
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