Adley Rutschman

Adley Rutschman is back in the lineup for the Baltimore Orioles against the Kansas City Royals Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Rutschman returns after taking a seat on the bench for rest Saturday, starting behind the plate at catcher and batting second against the Royals for manager Brandon Hyde Sunday.

Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Royals.

Fantasy Impact

Rutschman went 1-for-4 in Friday's season opener but will take a seat on Saturday. The superstar backstop is hitting .258 with two homers, a double, and four walks across his first 35 trips to the plate this season.

Adley Rutschman went 3-for-5 in win over the Blue Jays with two home runs, three RBI, and three runs scored.

Fantasy Impact

Rutschman's impressive game is hopefully a sign of more power this season. With his power display and strong early-season metrics, Rutschman is quickly establishing himself as a must-start catcher in all formats.

Adley Rutschman launched two home runs during Monday’s spring training workout, taking Grayson Rodriguez and Albert Suarez deep, The Baltimore Sun reports. The 27-year-old backstop struggled in the second half of 2024, slashing .207/.282/.303, but he appears rejuvenated heading into Orioles camp.

Fantasy Impact

After catching 100 games last season between the regular season and playoffs, Rutschman could see more rest days or DH appearances to stay fresh throughout 2025. With James McCann gone, the Orioles signed Gary Sánchez to a one-year, $8.5 million deal, which could provide Rutschman additional opportunities to lighten his workload behind the plate. Fantasy managers should still view him as one of the top catching options in all formats.

Adley Rutschman went 2-for-6 with a double and two RBI as the Orioles trounced the Twins 9-2.

Fantasy Impact

This performance, while solid, reflects his season-long trend of moderate batting with occasional bursts of productivity. Rutschman's current season batting average sits at .252, which, combined with his 79 RBI and 19 home runs, positions him as a reliable, if not spectacular, fantasy option. His wOBA of .310 indicates decent on-base productivity, though his fantasy managers might be left wanting more consistency in power hitting and run production. Moving forward, Rutschman remains a steady presence in fantasy lineups, especially valuable in formats that reward on-base percentage and RBI.