TORONTO (AP) — Three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman made his Red Sox debut in Toronto on Tuesday night after being activated off the 10-day injured list.
Rutschman went 1 for 3 and walked twice in his debut with the Red Sox, who fell to the Blue Jays 5-3 on Tuesday night.
Rutschman was set to catch and bat third against Blue Jays right-hander Dylan Cease. Rutschman, who wore jersey number 31, hadn’t played since July 18 because of left wrist inflammation.
To make room for Rutschman on the 40-man roster, the Red Sox designated catcher Jake Rogers for assignment. Boston also transferred infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa (left forearm) to the 60-day injured list.
Rutschman went 1 for 5 with a double and two walks in two rehab games with Triple-A Worcester last weekend.
The Red Sox traded three of their top prospects to acquire the switch-hitting Rutschman from Baltimore at the trade deadline.
The 28-year-old Rutschman is hitting .251 with eight home runs and 47 RBIs in 67 games. He has also missed time because of an ankle injury and a concussion.
Rutschman can become a free agent after the 2027 World Series.
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