Overview
- The Red Sox acquired three‑time All‑Star catcher Adley Rutschman in the trade deadline deal with Baltimore and he has been rehabbing left wrist inflammation that sidelined him since late July.
- Rutschman made a rehab start for Triple‑A Worcester on Saturday, catching five innings, going 1‑for‑2 with two RBIs and two walks, and throwing out a would‑be base stealer.
- He reported that his wrist “felt good” after the outing and showed no immediate setbacks overnight according to team and media accounts.
- Boston plans to have Rutschman serve as Worcester’s designated hitter in a follow‑up tune‑up, after which medical staff will decide whether to activate him for the four‑game series in Toronto starting Monday.
- The move could upgrade Boston’s catching depth and affect postseason roster construction because the Red Sox gave up three top prospects and catcher Carlos Narvaez to acquire him.