The Boston Red Sox have acquired three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The intra-division trade sends Rutschman, a former cornerstone of Baltimore's rebuild, to a division rival.
Rutschman has had a down 2026 season but remains under team control through the 2027 season. If he returns to the field soon, he is a significant addition for a Boston team that stormed back into the postseason picture with a 15-game winning streak last month. The Red Sox needed catching help, and their offense has been dealing with injuries to Triston Casas, Trevor Story, Roman Anthony, and recently acquired Curtis Mead.
For Baltimore, trading Rutschman within the division is a gut punch for a fan base that saw him as the face of the team's turnaround. The Orioles might end up winning the deal in the long run, but the move represents the end of an underwhelming era.