Red Sox part ways with catcher Jake Rogers, praised team for support
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 2:40 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Boston Red Sox have designated catcher Jake Rogers for assignment following a trade that brought Adley Rutschman to the team. Despite the abrupt end to his tenure, Rogers expressed gratitude for the way the organization handled the situation, stating the Red Sox were very accommodating. He had been acquired alongside Rutschman as a short-term solution while Rutschman recovered from injury. Rogers has since been claimed by the Chicago White Sox and will have an opportunity to contribute in the playoff race.
- •Jake Rogers was designated for assignment by the Boston Red Sox.
- •He was part of a trade that included Adley Rutschman.
- •Rogers appreciated the support he received from the team.
- •He has been claimed by the Chicago White Sox.
- •Rogers aims to compete for a playoff spot with his new team.
- 2:40 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox ‘Couldn’t Have Been Nicer’ After Cutting Ties With Veteran
"It's always good to see a team doing right by a veteran, which the Red Sox did to the catcher.
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