Red Sox acquire Adley Rutschman from Orioles in major trade
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 8:25 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Boston Red Sox traded for catcher and designated hitter Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles on August 3, 2026. Rutschman is expected to bolster the Red Sox offense as they continue their postseason push. In exchange, the Orioles received RHP Anthony Eyanson, OF Enddy Azocar, RHP Kyson Witherspoon, and C Carlos Narvaez. While Rutschman has struggled since 2024, the Red Sox are banking on his potential to rebound with a new team. Analysts have graded the trade variably, with the Red Sox receiving a 'C' and the Orioles an 'A-'.
- •Red Sox acquire Adley Rutschman in a trade with the Orioles.
- •Rutschman struggled since 2024, but aims to revive his career in Boston.
- •Orioles receive four prospects including Eyanson and Azocar.
- •Trade grades: Red Sox 'C', Orioles 'A-'.
- •Trade marks significant player movement in the AL East.
- 8:25 PMYahoo Sports — Orioles trade Adley Rutschman to Red Sox in blockbuster deal: source
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Adley Rutschman Trade Details: Red Sox Land All-Star Catcher, Send Prospects to Orioles
- 7:51 PMYahoo Sports — Who won the Adley Rutschman trade? Grades for Red Sox and Orioles
- 7:10 PMYahoo Sports — Adley Rutschman trade grades: Who won Red Sox and Orioles deal?
"BALTIMORE — Moments before his MLB debut, catcher Adley Rutschman took 10 seconds for himself. Rutschman, seen as the savior of Baltimore baseball since he was selected No. 1 overall in the 2019 draft, had arrived. He stood behind the plate and took a visual lap of Camden Yards, his new home, before putting on his mask, squatting down and embarking on his journey as a big league baseball ...
"Adley Rutschman has been traded to the Red Sox for Anthony Eyanson, Enddy Azocar, Kyson Witherspoon and more. Let's hand out some grades.
"The hottest team in baseball had the worst catching in its division. Boston fixed that by landing Adley Rutschman from Baltimore.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 8:25 PMOrioles trade Adley Rutschman to Red Sox in blockbuster deal: source
BALTIMORE — Moments before his MLB debut, catcher Adley Rutschman took 10 seconds for himself. Rutschman, seen as the savior of Baltimore baseball since he was selected No. 1 overall in the 2019 draft, had arrived. He stood behind the plate and took a visual lap of Camden Yards, his new home, before putting on his mask, squatting down and embarking on his journey as a big league baseball ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 8:10 PMAdley Rutschman Trade Details: Red Sox Land All-Star Catcher, Send Prospects to Orioles
Here's a breakdown of the deal that will send Rutschman from Baltimore to Boston.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 7:51 PMWho won the Adley Rutschman trade? Grades for Red Sox and Orioles
The hottest team in baseball had the worst catching in its division. Boston fixed that by landing Adley Rutschman from Baltimore.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 7:10 PMAdley Rutschman trade grades: Who won Red Sox and Orioles deal?
Adley Rutschman has been traded to the Red Sox for Anthony Eyanson, Enddy Azocar, Kyson Witherspoon and more. Let's hand out some grades.
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