Adley Rutschman, a former No. 1 overall pick and three-time All-Star, was traded to the Boston Red Sox from the Baltimore Orioles. The trade included catcher Jake Rogers and top pitching prospects Anthony Eyanson and Kyson Witherspoon.
Rutschman’s Reaction
Rutschman expressed his emotions about leaving the only organization he had known, saying he had made many great friends and had many unbelievable memories. He is now excited to play for the Red Sox.
Rutschman’s teammates, including Colton Cowser, Ryan Mountcastle, and Gunnar Henderson, were shocked by the news and described the moment as emotional. They had planned to see a movie together, but the trade changed their plans.
Original reporting: Fox News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.