Red Sox' Adley Rutschman catches for Worcester in rehab assignment
The Boston Globe • • sports
Key Points:
- Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy announced that Adley Rutschman is set to serve as Worcester’s designated hitter on Sunday, with the organization deciding afterward if he will join Boston for their series in Toronto on Monday.
- Rutschman, recovering from a wrist injury that sidelined him for 13 games with the Orioles, expressed satisfaction with how his wrist felt during his recent rehab and game action.
- During a rehab game, Rutschman impressed by batting four times in five innings and hitting a double that scored two runs, showing promising signs of recovery.
- Rutschman’s father and longtime Red Sox fans have been in town to support him, highlighting the excitement and hope surrounding his potential debut with Boston soon.
- The player acknowledged the challenge of regaining game intensity after injury but expressed enthusiasm about playing at Fenway and being welcomed by the fanbase.
