Baltimore Gave Rutschman a Standing Ovation. He Punished Them for It
Adley Rutschman got a standing ovation in his first game back at Camden Yards, then hit two home runs off his old team to power a Red Sox win.
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Rutschman's Red Sox Debut Isn't the Real Question
Boston gave up its No. 2 prospect and three more players for Adley Rutschman. Before tonight's debut, here's what his pre-injury numbers actually say.
Orioles Quit on a Playoff Race, Not a Rebuild
The Orioles were 2.5 games from a wild-card spot when they traded Rutschman, Ward, and Wells away in one afternoon. That is not a rebuild. That is surrender.
The Red Sox Just Stole Rutschman From Baltimore
Boston walked into the rebuild Baltimore built around Adley Rutschman and took the catcher himself, and the Orioles still have zero playoff wins to show for it.
Baltimore Is Listening on Rutschman. Basallo Is the Signal.
The Orioles are certainly listening on Adley Rutschman, per Passan – but a 30% trade probability and a catcher locked through 2033 tell two different stories.