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Red Sox Trade for Orioles Star Catcher Adley Rutschman!
5 Aug
Summary
- Adley Rutschman acquired from Baltimore Orioles, boosting Boston's lineup.
- Eli White, Jake Rogers, and Erik Miller also join the Red Sox roster.
- Romy González and Ryan Watson were moved to make roster space.
The Boston Red Sox were highly active leading up to the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline, resulting in notable roster changes.
A significant acquisition was star catcher Adley Rutschman, obtained from the Baltimore Orioles. This move bolsters Boston's catching position significantly when he is healthy.
Further bolstering the team, the Red Sox acquired outfielder Eli White from the Atlanta Braves, along with catcher Jake Rogers and reliever Erik Miller. All three players were activated to the major league roster.
To make room for these new additions, Boston optioned Romy González to Triple-A and designated reliever Ryan Watson for assignment. González, who struggled this season with a .185 batting average, will look to reset in Triple-A.
Watson, acquired via the Rule 5 Draft, had a 4.53 ERA in 35 appearances. His designation for assignment means he will go through waivers, with potential claims subject to Rule 5 Draft conditions.
