Red Sox Designate Jake Rogers to Activate Adley Rutschman

The Boston Red Sox designated catcher Jake Rogers for assignment on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, to clear a roster spot for the reinstatement of All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman from the 10-day injured list. Rutschman, acquired from the Baltimore Orioles in a high-profile trade just before the deadline, is set to make his Red Sox debut in Tuesday night's game against the Toronto Blue Jays.

The move was anticipated, as Rogers was acquired by Boston in the same seven-player deal that brought Rutschman from Baltimore. Rogers had been serving as a temporary stopgap while Rutschman recovered from left wrist inflammation. With Rutschman now healthy and ready to play, the Red Sox opted to part ways with Rogers, who has enough service time to require a designation for assignment rather than a minor-league option.

Rutschman, a three-time All-Star and the former No. 1 overall pick, was placed on the injured list on July 20. He completed a two-game rehab assignment at Triple-A Worcester before being activated. The 28-year-old was batting .251 with eight home runs and 47 RBIs in 67 games for Baltimore this season before the injury. His career batting line through June 27, 2026, stood at...