Orioles ship out All-Star C Rutschman to Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox acquired three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles, one of three moves baseball's hottest team...
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- The Boston Red Sox acquired three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles, one of three moves baseball's hottest team made ahead of the trade deadline Monday.
- Rutschman, currently on the IL with left wrist inflammation, gives the Red Sox a big bat at a position in need at catcher.
- Rutschman, who earned his third All-Star nod with the Orioles this season, provides elite defense and has regained his old form at the plate.
- However, he became expendable in Baltimore when the Orioles signed young slugger Samuel Basallo to a long-term deal prior to this season.
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The Boston Red Sox acquired three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles, one of three moves baseball's hottest team made ahead of the trade deadline Monday. Rutschman, currently on the IL with left wrist inflammation, gives the Red Sox a big bat at a position in need at catcher. Rutschman, who earned his third All-Star nod with the Orioles this season, provides elite defense and has regained his old form at the plate. However, he became expendable in Baltimore when the Orioles signed young slugger Samuel Basallo to a long-term deal prior to this season. 1 draft pick, Rutschman, 28, is under team control through the 2027 season. Rutschman is hitting .251 with eight home runs and 47 RBIs this season.