Rutschman’s positive memories of time with Orioles: ‘A phenomenal experience’

BALTIMORE—Adley Rutschman’s first day as a visitor started with a quick visit to the Orioles clubhouse to exchange some hugs and jokes with his former teammates. Rutschman, who was traded from the Orioles to the Boston Red Sox on August 3rd, is back in the Red Sox lineup, batting third and catching in Thursday night’s game. “A lot of memories, a lot of positive memories, good interactions with guys,” Rutschman said to a large horde of media in Boston’s clubhouse. “They were texting me, saying, ‘make sure you don’t take the right turn to the dugout after you ground out.’” Rutschman, who missed four games with a hyperextended right elbow, returns to the lineup and will surely receive a warm ovation. “I’ve talked with a couple of guys just about how it’s gone for them when they’ve been traded and going back,” he said. “I want to be in the lineup for every game, but it just worked out today, just feeling good and just able to be back in there.” Rutschman is batting .170 with a home run and four RBIs in 15 games. “The adjustment has been…a little bit different, just kind of picking up and moving everything,”
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