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Rutschman Makes Red Sox Debut
Rutschman went 1-for-5 with a double, two RBI and two walks in a two-game rehab assignment as he works back from left wrist inflammation.
On Tuesday, Boston Red Sox catcher Adley Rutschman is expected to make his debut against the Toronto Blue Jays after being acquired from the Baltimore Orioles on August 3.
The Red Sox acquired the three-time All-Star at the trade deadline to bolster their postseason push, though injuries have limited Rutschman to 67 games in 2026, most recently due to left wrist inflammation.
Rutschman completed two rehab games with Triple-A Worcester over the weekend, driving in two runs with a double and two walks, while interim manager Chad Tracy assessed his workload at Rogers Centre.
Tracy signaled the club will not immediately slot Rutschman into an everyday role, stating, "I wouldn't expect to see him back out there like three days in a row right out of the chute," while Boston manages a roster crunch with catchers Connor Wong and Jake Rogers.
Boston holds a 64-54 record as the second American League Wild Card team, with chief baseball officer Craig Breslow stating the organization was "aggressive in bringing players in" to pursue a World Series championship.