Orioles trade Adley Rutschman to Red Sox amid injury concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 6:51 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles have traded catcher Adley Rutschman to the Boston Red Sox, as confirmed by multiple sources. Rutschman, 28, is currently on the injured list but is expected to return soon. The first overall pick in the 2019 draft had strong performances in 2022 and 2023 but faced challenges in the past two seasons. Although his batting average improved this year to.251, he has battled injuries over the last two seasons. Details regarding the players or prospects the Orioles will receive in return remain undisclosed.
- •Rutschman was the first overall pick in the 2019 draft.
- •He has struggled with injuries in 2024 and 2025.
- •Rutschman has a current slash line of.251/.331/.433 this season.
- •The specific return for Rutschman from the Red Sox is not yet known.
- •Rutschman is under contract for $7.25 million this year.
- 6:51 PMYahoo Sports — Rutschman to the BoSox, per reports
"The Orioles deal their former franchise cornerstone
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