C - Baltimore Orioles
- Age 28
- Oregon State
- Bats: B
- Throws: R
2026 Outlook
- Draft Rank (ECR)
- H #104
- Best / Worst
- #86 / #159
- ADP
- #149
Eligibility
- Yahoo
- C
- ESPN
- C
- CBS
- C
Availability
The Orioles signed C Adley Rutschman to a one-year, $7.25 million deal to avoid arbitration.
Fantasy Impact
Rutschman will be looking to bounce back following his struggles at the plate last season. The Orioles still remain committed to him behind the plate.
The Baltimore Orioles activated Adley Rutschman from the 10-day injured list on Monday.
Fantasy Impact
After missing over a month with a right oblique strain, Rutschman has rejoined the Orioles for the final week of the regular season. He is expected to split time between designated hitter and catcher with Samuel Basallo. In a corresponding move, Luis Vazquez was optioned to FCL Orioles.
Adley Rutschman is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list next week.
Fantasy Impact
In three rehab games with Triple-A Norfolk, Rutschman has gone 2-for-7 with a home run and four walks. Upon his return, he is expected to split time between designated hitter and catcher with Samuel Basallo.
Adley Rutschman is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
Rutschman has been on the injured list since August 21 with a right oblique strain. His rehab assignment is expected to last a week, so if all goes well, he will be back for the final week of the regular season.
Adley Rutschman is expected to take batting practice this week.
Fantasy Impact
Rutschman has been on the injured list with a right oblique strain since August 21. The strain is a low-grade injury and is on the opposite side of his previous oblique injury. He remains on track to return before the end of the regular season.
