OCTOBER 18 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
ADLEY RUTSCHMAN #35 - CATCHER - BALTIMORE ORIOLES
19 HR •
79 RBI •
.250 AVG
19 HR
79 RBI
.250 AVG
Buck Showalter Sends Strong Message on Adley Rutschman's Future Adley Rutschman’s production dropped over the second half of Baltimore’s 2024 season.
Resting up Wednesday Rutschman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.
Impact He'll hit the bench after starting in each of the past five games, with four coming at catcher. James McCann will fill in for Rutschman behind the dish Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Getting night off Rutschman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants.
Impact After breaking out of an extended slump with a home run among his two hits in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Tigers, Rutschman was back on the struggle bus in Tuesday's 10-0 loss to San Francisco, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. He'll give way to James McCann behind the plate Wednesday, but Rutschman should continue to see the bulk of the starts at catcher over the final week and a half of the season as the Orioles hope to get him back in peak form at the dish heading into the postseason.
SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Homers in Sunday's loss Rutschman went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Tigers.
Impact This was Rutschman's first homer in nearly a month, and he hit just .175 (14-for-80) over 22 contests between long balls. It's been an unusually long slump for the star catcher, which has seen him drop to fifth in the order after most frequently batting second for most of the season. He's still got some time to set aim for his second straight 20-homer year -- he's one shy now while adding 76 RBI, 63 runs scored, one stolen base and a .254/.324/.400 slash line over 137 contests.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting amid slump Rutschman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.
Impact The slumping Rutschman will hit the bench for the second time in the series while the Orioles and Rockies wrap up their three-game set with a day game. James McCann will get a start behind the plate in place of Rutschman, who is slashing just .202/.279/.311 with two home runs, 12 RBI and 14 runs in 36 games since the All-Star break.
SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting amid slump Rutschman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.
Impact The slumping Rutschman will hit the bench for the second time in the series while the Orioles and Rockies wrap up their three-game set with a day game. James McCann will get a start behind the plate in place of Rutschman, who is slashing just .202/.279/.311 with two home runs, 12 RBI and 14 runs in 36 games since the All-Star break.
SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Resting Friday Rutschman is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Rockies.
Impact Rutschman had started each of the Orioles last eight games (six at catcher, two at DH) and will get the night off Friday. James McCann will fill in behind the dish while Eloy Jimenez DH's.
AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE
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AUGUST 20 • MLB.COM
Receiving Tuesday off Rutschman is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact The 26-year-old missed two games over the weekend due to back soreness but returned to the lineup for the previous two contests and went 1-for-7 with a solo homer. Rutschman will return to the bench for Tuesday's contest for what is presumably a maintenance day. James McCann will step in behind the plate to catch for righty Dean Kremer.
AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE
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AUGUST 19 • MLB.COM
Homers in return Rutschman went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Red Sox.
Impact Rutschman was scratched from the lineup Friday due to back soreness, and he didn't start Saturday, though he went 0-for-2 off the bench. This was his first homer since July 19 -- he hit a poor .216 (16-for-74) over 23 games between long balls. That rough patch has dulled the shine of Rutschman's overall stats, as he's now at a .266/.331/.428 slash line with 18 homers, 70 RBI, 59 runs scored, 16 doubles and a stolen base over 114 contests. Despite the recent struggles, Rutschman's heavy workload between catcher and designated hitter gives him ample fantasy appeal. There's also a fair chance he bounces back, as he struck out at just an 11.9 percent rate during his power drought.
AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE
Returns for series finale Rutschman (back) is starting at catcher and batting fifth in Sunday's game against the Red Sox.
Impact Rutschman was a late scratch from Friday's lineup due to lower-back discomfort, and after sitting Saturday, he's back behind home plate for the series finale. He'll face off against Red Sox right-hander Kutter Crawford.
AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE
Out of lineup Rutschman (back) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Red Sox but is feeling better and available off the bench, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Impact Rutschman was scratched from Friday's lineup with lower back discomfort and will miss the starting nine for a second consecutive game Saturday. James McCann will draw another start behind the dish.
AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE
Scratched from lineup Rutschman (back) has been scratched from Friday's lineup against the Red Sox.
Impact Rutschman was a late scratch from Friday's lineup due to low back discomfort, per Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun. James McCann will start behind home plate and bat ninth, while Colton Cowser moves to the leadoff spot.
AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE
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AUGUST 16 • MLB.COM
Not in Sunday's lineup Rutschman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Rutschman went 3-for-5 with two doubles, an RBI and a run during Saturday's contest but will sit Sunday for the second time in the series. James McCann will step in behind the plate to catch for righty Albert Suarez.
AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE
Two doubles in three-hit effort Rutschman went 3-for-5 with two doubles, one RBI and one run scored in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Rays.
Impact Rutschman has rebounded from a quiet end to July by going 9-for-28 (.321) over his first eight games in August. The catcher has added three extra-base hits and seven RBI this month, though he hasn't hit a home run since July 19. Rutschman is at a .267/.335/.429 slash line with 17 homers, 68 RBI, 58 runs scored, 16 doubles and one stolen base over 108 contests this season.
AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE
Two doubles in three-hit effort Rutschman went 3-for-5 with two doubles, one RBI and one run scored in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Rays.
Impact Rutschman has rebounded from a quiet end to July by going 9-for-28 (.321) over his first eight games in August. The catcher has added three extra-base hits and seven RBI this month, though he hasn't hit a home run since July 19. Rutschman is at a .267/.335/.429 slash line with 17 homers, 68 RBI, 58 runs scored, 16 doubles and one stolen base over 108 contests this season.
AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE
Taking seat Friday Rutschman is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rays, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Impact It's a routine day off for Rutschman, who was recently demoted from second to fifth in the Orioles' batting order. He's slashed just .162/.276/.263 since the beginning of July. James McCann will do the catching for Zach Eflin.
AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE
Gunnar Henderson, Adley Rutschman combine for 5 RBI as Orioles beat MLB-leading Guardians Eloy Jiménez had three hits and Colton Cowser extended his hitting streak to 17 games, tying the Orioles’ rookie record by Trey Mancini in 2...
AUGUST 4 • PENNLIVE.COM
Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman combine for 5 RBIs as Orioles beat MLB-leading Guardians 9-5
Gunnar Henderson hit a two-run homer and Adley Rutschman drove in three runs as the Baltimore Orioles beat the MLB-leading Cleveland Guardians 9-5AUGUST 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Getting breather Saturday Rutschman is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Guardians.
Impact Rutschman will rest Saturday after going 1-for-8 with one RBI over the first two games of the series. James McCann will start behind home plate and bat eighth against Cleveland southpaw Joey Cantillo.
AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE
Day off Wednesday Rutschman is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Impact Rutschman will get a breather for the afternoon series finale after going 1-for-8 in the last two games of the series. James McCann is getting the start at catcher for the Orioles.
JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE
Day off Wednesday Rutschman is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Impact Rutschman will get a breather for the matinee game after going 1-for-8 in the last two games of the series. James McCann will draw the start at catcher for the Orioles.
JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE
