Red Sox Give Up No. 13 Prospect to Complete Adley Rutschman Blockbuster

The Boston Red Sox got their first look at All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman donning a Boston uniform on Tuesday night.

While the Red Sox didn't get the win, Rutschman made an impact right away. He was solid behind the plate and also went 1-for-3 with two walks in his Boston debut. Expect to see a lot more of him moving forward in Boston.

When the Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles agreed to terms on the deal that brought Rutschman to Boston, it wasn't complete. The Red Sox sent Anthony Eyanson, Kyson Witherspoon, Enddy Azocar, and catcher Carlos Narváez to Baltimore along with a player to be named later. On Tuesday night, that player was named. Andrew Parker of SoxProspects.com reported that Boston is sending outfielder Harold Rivas to Baltimore to complete the deal.

The Red Sox Completed The Adley Rutschman Deal

Jul 17, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Tyler Wells (68) celebrates with catcher Adley Rutschman (35) after defeating the Houston Astros in the ninth inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

"To complete the Adley Rutschman trade with the Baltimore Orioles, the Red Sox are sending minor league OF Harold Rivas as the PTBNL, I’m told," Parker wrote.

When the deal first surfaced, Rivas' name popped up on social media with the expectation being that he was included in the deal. But that wasn't initially the case. Now, it is.

Before the deal, Rivas was Boston's No. 13 overall prospect. He's very young. Rivas is just 18 years old and is in his second season of professional baseball. Last year, he played in 46 games in the Dominican Summer League and slashed .258/.393/.384 with a .777 OPS, two home runs, 20 RBIs, 18 stolen bases, six doubles and four triples.

So far this season, he has played in 46 games for the FCL Red Sox and has slashed .241/.343/.429 with a .773 OPS, six home runs, 19 RBIs, 23 stolen bases, six doubles and four triples.

Clearly, there's talent there. He's just 18 years old and was already ranked as Boston's No. 13 overall prospect. But he's years away from even being considered for a spot in the majors. The Red Sox will have plenty of time to add more prospects between now and then through MLB Drafts, international signings, or even trades. On paper, including the club's No. 13 overall prospect sounds like a lot to add to an already big deal.

But Boston is going to be just fine. This is the type of move you make if you want a player like Rutschman. When he made his Red Sox debut on Tuesday, he became the first All-Star catcher behind the plate for Boston since 2010.

The Red Sox are starting an All-Star catcher today for the first time in 5,792 days.

October 2, 2010 was the last time an All-Star was behind the dish for Boston when Victor Martinez caught.

Adley Rutschman is the first in nearly 16 years. pic.twitter.com/jhbmJuPxIg
— Jordan Moore (@iJordanMoore) August 11, 2026

Boston gave up a lot, but the future is bright.

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