Red Sox acquire Adley Rutschman from Orioles in major trade
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 8:35 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Boston Red Sox are acquiring catcher Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles, giving up five prospects, including Anthony Eyanson. Rutschman, a three-time All-Star, is currently on the injured list but is viewed as a significant addition to bolster the Red Sox's playoff hopes. His performance metrics suggest he has been undervalued, despite a slash line of.251/.331/.433 this season. The Red Sox aim to enhance their position in the AL East with Rutschman’s arrival as he is under team control for one more season.
- •Red Sox trade five prospects for Adley Rutschman.
- •Rutschman has solid underlying performance metrics despite injuries.
- •He ranks highly in both offensive and defensive statistics.
- •He will play in a more hitter-friendly environment.
- •Red Sox expect to make a run for the AL East title.
- 8:35 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Land Adley Rutschman in Stunning Al East Blockbuster
- 7:57 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox get All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman from AL East rival Orioles, AP source says
- 7:15 PMYahoo Sports — New Red Sox Catcher Adley Rutschman's Stats Don't Do Him Justice
"The Boston Red Sox are acquiring All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. If he can return to the field soon, Rutschman is a significant addition for a Boston team that stormed back into the postseason picture with a 15-game winning streak last month. The Red Sox needed catching help, and their offense is also dealing with injuries to Triston Casas, Trevor Story, Roman Anthony and even the recently acquired Curtis Mead.
"The Red Sox just acquired catcher Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles, per Jeff Passan. The 28-year-old switch-hitting catcher was the first overall draft pick of the 2019 draft. Multiple outlets confirmed the rare AL East Blockbuster with multiple prospects traded in return for Rutschman. The Orioles will receive C Carlos Narváez. Other names include MLB’s No. […] The post Red Sox Land Adley Rutschman in Stunning Al East Blockbuster appeared first on The Lead.
"The Boston Red Sox are reportedly acquiring Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 8:35 PMRed Sox Land Adley Rutschman in Stunning Al East Blockbuster
The Red Sox just acquired catcher Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles, per Jeff Passan. The 28-year-old switch-hitting catcher was the first overall draft pick of the 2019 draft. Multiple outlets confirmed the rare AL East Blockbuster with multiple prospects traded in return for Rutschman. The Orioles will receive C Carlos Narváez. Other names include MLB’s No. […] The post Red Sox Land Adley Rutschman in Stunning Al East Blockbuster appeared first on The Lead.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 7:57 PMRed Sox get All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman from AL East rival Orioles, AP source says
The Boston Red Sox are acquiring All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. If he can return to the field soon, Rutschman is a significant addition for a Boston team that stormed back into the postseason picture with a 15-game winning streak last month. The Red Sox needed catching help, and their offense is also dealing with injuries to Triston Casas, Trevor Story, Roman Anthony and even the recently acquired Curtis Mead.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 7:15 PMNew Red Sox Catcher Adley Rutschman's Stats Don't Do Him Justice
The Boston Red Sox are reportedly acquiring Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles
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