Red Sox eye Adley Rutschman in potential trade with Orioles
9 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 7:12 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Boston Red Sox are considering a trade for Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman ahead of the trade deadline. Rutschman, a three-time All-Star, is reportedly available. The Red Sox are looking to improve their catching situation, which has been one of the weakest in MLB. Reports suggest that Baltimore is open to trading within the division, increasing the likelihood of a deal. Boston could offer prospects or a current pitcher in exchange for Rutschman.
- •Boston ranks among the worst in MLB for catching performance.
- •Rutschman is hitting.251 with eight home runs in 2026.
- •Baltimore is willing to trade Rutschman, listening to offers.
- •Red Sox may include minor league arms or a current pitcher as trade assets.
- •Potential deal could impact standings as playoffs approach.
- 7:49 PMESPN — Sources: Orioles trade All-Star catcher Rutschman to Red Sox
- 6:56 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox may have one more deadline surprise after blockbuster Adley Rutschman deal
- 6:48 PMCBS MLB — Red Sox acquiring three-time All-Star Adley Rutschman in intra-division trade deadline deal with Orioles
- 5:02 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox on verge of Adley Rutschman blockbuster as final trade decision looms
- 4:43 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Reportedly Close To Acquiring All-Star Catcher Adley Rutschman From Orioles
- 4:17 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox in serious trade talks with Orioles on All-Star catcher Adley Rutschamn
- 11:55 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox could make blockbuster move for Orioles All-Star Adley Rutschman before trade deadline
"Boston reportedly has the framework of a deal in place to acquire three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman from the division-rival Orioles, but one critical step remains.
"Boston really needs an upgrade behind the dish, and Rutschman could be a solid solution.
"If the Red Sox pull the trigger on Rutschman soon, this guy could be their next target.
Sources
External links- ESPNAug 3, 2026, 7:49 PMSources: Orioles trade All-Star catcher Rutschman to Red Sox
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- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 6:56 PMRed Sox may have one more deadline surprise after blockbuster Adley Rutschman deal
If the Red Sox pull the trigger on Rutschman soon, this guy could be their next target.
- CBS MLBAug 3, 2026, 6:48 PMRed Sox acquiring three-time All-Star Adley Rutschman in intra-division trade deadline deal with Orioles
Rutschman, who has had a down 2026, is under team control through next season
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 5:02 PMRed Sox on verge of Adley Rutschman blockbuster as final trade decision looms
Boston reportedly has the framework of a deal in place to acquire three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman from the division-rival Orioles, but one critical step remains.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 4:43 PMRed Sox Reportedly Close To Acquiring All-Star Catcher Adley Rutschman From Orioles
The Boston Red Sox are reportedly close to finalizing a deal for Adley Rutschman
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 4:17 PMRed Sox in serious trade talks with Orioles on All-Star catcher Adley Rutschamn
This trade update is a major one for the Red Sox ahead of the deadline.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 11:55 PMRed Sox could make blockbuster move for Orioles All-Star Adley Rutschman before trade deadline
Boston really needs an upgrade behind the dish, and Rutschman could be a solid solution.
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