Red Sox acquire catcher Adley Rutschman from Orioles in trade

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Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Red Sox acquire catcher Adley Rutschman from Orioles in trade
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The Boston Red Sox have acquired catcher Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles in a trade on August 3. Rutschman, the first overall pick in the 2019 MLB Draft and a three-time All-Star, has been struggling with left wrist inflammation and is currently on the injured list. Boston is looking to improve its catching position after a strong run recently, winning 23 of their last 26 games. The Orioles, with a disappointing record of 54-58, appear to be moving towards rebuilding after a failed attempt to compete in the postseason over the last two years. The Red Sox will integrate Rutschman into their roster alongside catchers Connor Wong and Carlós Narvaez.

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  • •Rutschman has a career.756 OPS and was an All-Star in 2023.
  • •He is currently on the injured list but expected to begin rehab soon.
  • •The Red Sox have won 23 of their last 26 games.
  • •Boston aims to enhance a position that has been underperforming this season.
  • •Rutschman has one more year of arbitration before reaching free agency.
Latest Updates
  • 6:34 AMYahoo Sports — Orioles Players Shocked & Saddened at Adley Rutschman Trade
  • 3:14 PMBleacher Report — 'No F--king Way,' MLB Exec Reflects on Adley Rutschman Trade to Red Sox From Orioles at Deadline - Bleacher Report
  • 3:57 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Trade Deadline Acquisition Adley Rutschman Reacts to Joining Boston
  • 10:52 PMYahoo Sports — Adley Rutschman 'trying to fit in' with Red Sox while working his way back from injury
  • 10:04 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox’s Adley Rutschman breaks silence on shocking Orioles trade
  • 7:09 PMYahoo Sports — With Adley Rutschman in the fold and confidence soaring, the sky's the limit for the 2026 Red Sox
  • 1:16 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Reveal Why They Went All In for Adley Rutschman
  • 12:49 PMBoston.com — Kudos to Craig Breslow for having the guts to trade for Adley Rutschman, and other trade deadline thoughts - Boston.com
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It was a busy Trade Deadline for the Boston Red Sox. CBO Craig Breslow decided to take several big swings, including bringing in catcher Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles.Going back to Baltimore was a massive package of players, including catcher Carlos Narvaez, Red Sox No. 2 prospect Anthony Eyanson, MLB Pipeline No. 4 organizational prospect Kyson Witherspoon, […] The post Red Sox Trade Deadline Acquisition Adley Rutschman Reacts to Joining Boston appeared first on HEAVY.

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The Boston Red Sox entered Monday’s trade deadline at 60-51 with 51 games remaining. Winning 28 of their last 33 games had transformed a last-place team into a legitimate contender. A three-game sweep of the back-to-back World Series champion Dodgers over the weekend left no room for half measures.Six hours before the trade deadline closed, […] The post Red Sox Reveal Why They Went All In for Adley Rutschman appeared first on HEAVY.

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Players on the Baltimore Orioles admitted that they were shocked and saddened after Adley Rutschman was traded to the Boston Red Sox.The Orioles, who made Rutschman the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 MLB Draft, sent their former All-Star catcher to the division rival Red Sox in exchange for a package of prospects and […] The post Orioles Players Shocked & Saddened at Adley Rutschman Trade appeared first on HEAVY.

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