Look away, New York Yankees fans.The Boston Red Sox have swooped in and nabbed an All-Star catcher on many wish lists before the MLB trade deadline on Monday.Three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman is heading to Beantown, as the Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles are finalizing a trade before the 6 p.m.
deadline, according to multiple reports.The Red Sox are surging, revitalizing their entire 2026 season from mediocrity to find themselves in an American League Wild Card position at the moment, while only five games back of the AL East lead.They trail the division-leading Tampa Bay Rays, and are not far behind the Yankees.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMAdley Rutschman No.
35 of the Baltimore Orioles runs to first base during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, on July 18, 2026.(Getty Images)While players up and down the Red Sox lineup have been hot, Rutschman only adds to that offensive firepower.
And the Red Sox definitely believe he can do that because they were willing to get rid of right-hander Anthony Eyanson, their No.2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, as part of the trade, per ESPN's Jeff Passan.Rutschman also holds another year of team control for the 2027 MLB season before he is set for free agency the following year.RED SOX COME BACK FROM THE DEAD, MOVE INTO POSTSEASON CONTENTION WITH REMARKABLE 14-GAME WIN STREAKThe Orioles were already selling their tradable pieces before the deadline, with starter Dean Kreamer and outfielder Taylor Ward both dealt prior to Rutschman.
Baltimore hasn’t had the same luck as the Red Sox, owning a 54-58 record and wishing to go in a different direction moving forward.But Rutschman has been a good piece for them this season, earning his third All-Star nod as he slashes .251/.331/.433 with a .764 OPS, eight homers and 47 RBI across 67 games this season.Rutschman is a switch-hitter, creating what should be a middle-of-the-order bat for Boston that can do damage on a pla...