Adley Rutschman Earns Praise for Supporting Red Sox Pitching Staff: 'He Takes Care of the Pitcher' originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
When Adley Rutschman was traded from the Orioles to the Red Sox at the trade deadline, a dark cloud hung over Baltimore. The Orioles were moving a player they intended to be part of the team's future.
The team also lost a valuable clubhouse leader, someone who always aimed for the pitching staff to thrive, something Boston's staff has learned to appreciate.
Rutschman was batting .251 with eight home runs, 47 RBIs and a .764 OPS before landing on the injured list with left wrist inflammation. The former No. 1 overall pick played his first game since July 18 on August 11. In 12 games in a Boston uniform, Rutschman is hitting .146 with one home run.
Despite early struggles at the plate, Rutschman is proving his value behind it. For one, he meets the pitcher at the end of an inning to offer words of encouragement. Words include, "Great job, let's keep it going," or "We're going to get through this."

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