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Red Sox Acquire Catcher Rogers from Orioles in Multi-Player Trade
3 Aug
Summary
- Rogers was acquired by the Red Sox from the Orioles on Monday.
- He played only three games for the Orioles after a recent trade.
- Rogers is valued for defense and game-calling, not hitting.
The Boston Red Sox have acquired catcher Rogers from the Baltimore Orioles in a trade finalized on Monday. This significant move sees Rogers changing teams for the second time in a span of just four days. He was previously acquired by the Orioles from the Detroit Tigers last Thursday, but only managed to play in three games for Baltimore.
In Boston, Rogers is anticipated to form a timeshare at catcher with Connor Wong in the immediate future. However, his long-term position with the Red Sox remains uncertain, as he could potentially be designated for assignment once catcher Adley Rutschman recovers from his wrist injury. Between his brief stints with the Tigers and Orioles, Rogers has struggled offensively, batting .163 with a .270 on-base percentage and a .296 slugging percentage over 116 plate appearances. His value is primarily derived from his expertise in game-calling and defensive capabilities.
