Adley Rutschman Joins Red Sox at 28 After Orioles Deal for 3 Prospects
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Updated · thebanner.com · Aug 5
Adley Rutschman Joins Red Sox at 28 After Orioles Deal for 3 Prospects
3 articles · Updated · thebanner.com · Aug 5
Summary
About 28 hours after the trade, Adley Rutschman reported to Fenway Park, took locker No. 31 and began settling into Boston's clubhouse while still processing his abrupt exit from Baltimore.
The 28-year-old said the move was emotional because he was leaving close friends and a fan base he called full of "unbelievable" love after being drafted first overall in 2019 and making three All-Star teams.
Baltimore dealt Rutschman to a division rival before his contract expires after 2027, receiving three highly rated prospects, catcher Carlos Narváez and a player to be named later.
Rutschman is still on the injured list with left wrist inflammation, but he said he has resumed swinging and throwing and expects to be nearing a rehab assignment with Boston.