Red Sox Announce Start of Adley Rutschman's Rehab Assignment
Summary
The Boston Red Sox announced that Adley Rutschman will start a rehab assignment with their Triple-A team, Worcester, as he recovers from left wrist discomfort. This will be his first game action since July 18, with plans for him to catch five innings and have at least two at-bats.Key Facts
- Adley Rutschman was acquired by the Boston Red Sox from the Baltimore Orioles on Monday.
- He has been recovering from discomfort in his left wrist.
- Rutschman will begin a rehab assignment with the Triple-A Worcester team on Saturday.
- He is expected to catch five innings and have at least two at-bats in his first game back.
- The Red Sox offense has been strong recently, scoring six runs per game over an 18-3 stretch since July 17.
- Current catchers Connor Wong and Jake Rogers have below-average offensive performance.
- Rutschman has a batting line of .251 average, .331 on-base percentage, .433 slugging percentage, and an OPS+ of 115 this season.
- Adding Rutschman back will strengthen the lineup and improve the defense behind the plate.
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