Why Red Sox are trading for Orioles three-time All-Star Adley Rutschman

The Boston Red Sox are making a major splash ahead of the 2026 MLB trade deadline, swinging a blockbuster deal with the AL East rival Baltimore Orioles.As ESPN's Jeff Passan reports, the Red Sox are acquiring Adley Rutschman, the three-time All-Star, in a major deal for Boston.So, why did the Red Sox make this trade for Rutschman, who is currently on the injured list? Well, there are a few reasons for that, the simplest of which is that the Red Sox needed a catcher upgrade this summer, and got arguably the best one.Why Red Sox are acquiring Adley Rutschman from Orioles"BREAKING: The Boston Red Sox are acquiring three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles, sources tell ESPN," Passan reports.This trade has been rumored to be in the works all day long for