Craig Breslow defends Red Sox trade for Adley Rutschman despite slow start
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 3:40 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.
- 3:40 AMYahoo Sports — Craig Breslow Reveals When Red Sox Can Evaluate Adley Rutschman Trade
- 2:26 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Back Adley Rutschman With Perfect Words to Doubters After Trade
"The Red Sox's decision-maker knows what he's getting in his star QB.
"The Red Sox will be just fine one day with Adley Rutschman.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 3:40 AMCraig Breslow Reveals When Red Sox Can Evaluate Adley Rutschman Trade
The Red Sox will be just fine one day with Adley Rutschman.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 2:26 AMRed Sox Back Adley Rutschman With Perfect Words to Doubters After Trade
The Red Sox's decision-maker knows what he's getting in his star QB.
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