Overview
- Interim manager Chad Tracy said Friday it’s possible Adley Rutschman could start a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend, most likely with Triple-A Worcester.
- Rutschman remains on the 10-day injured list for left-wrist inflammation but has continued limited baseball activities since being sidelined in mid‑July.
- Outfielder Roman Anthony has progressed to hitting off a machine as he rehabs from a torn finger tendon and will move next to Trajekt work and live pitching before any game action.
- If both players clear their staged rehab steps and return, Boston would regain a three-time All-Star catcher and a high on-base outfielder that could materially strengthen the lineup during its eight-game winning streak.
- The club acquired Rutschman in a high-cost deadline trade that sent multiple top prospects and catcher Carlos Narváez to Baltimore and the timing of these recoveries matters for Boston’s roster and playoff planning under interim manager Chad Tracy.