Trading Rutschman could help the Orioles, but it's a sign of how badly their plans went awry
The Boston Red Sox traded for All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles, sending three top prospects in return. The Red Sox believe this addition could help them make a deeper playoff run, while the Orioles view the trade as necessary despite signaling their season plans had not worked out as intended.
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6 sourcesNew Red Sox catcher Adley Rutschman excited to join playoff chase
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6 sources‘We’re all optimistic’: Red Sox fans hope recent trades bolster postseason prospects
Red Sox get All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman from AL East rival Orioles
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8 sourcesAdley Rutschman 'trying to fit in' with Red Sox while working his way back from injury
MLB trade deadline sees flurry of deals involving Adley Rutschman, Freddy Peralta and Kevin Gausman
Red Sox make big move, trade for Orioles' Rutschman
The story so far
3 developments- Aug 3Red Sox get Rutschman from Orioles
- Aug 4Trading Rutschman could help the Orioles, but it’s a sign of how badly their plans went awry
- Aug 4Adley Rutschman 'trying to fit in' with Red Sox while working his way back from injury
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Quiet for 74 daysLast development · Aug 4 — Adley Rutschman 'trying to fit in' with Red Sox while working his way back from injury