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Mon Mar 2508:57Adley Rutschman Hits Third Homer Of Spring
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman went 1-for-2 with a three-run homer in Grapefruit League action against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. The star catcher now has three homers and eight RBI to go along with a .257 batting average this spring. Rutschman has improved in each year of his young big-league career and is coming off a 20 homer, 80 RBI campaign. In addition to his healthy power numbers, he hit a respectable .277. The 26-year-old is entrenched in the No. 1 spot behind the dish in all formats and the combination of a rare position and top tier lineup work to his advantage when considering him in upcoming drafts.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sun Feb 2507:27Adley Rutschman Crushes First Spring Training Homer
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-3 Grapefruit League win over the Boston Red Sox. He took Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock deep to center field for his first spring training homer. The 26-year-old broke out in 2023, slashing .277/.374/.435 with 20 home runs, 80 RBI, 84 runs, and a stolen base over 687 plate appearances. Baltimore values his bat in the lineup as Rutschman served as the team's primary designated hitter for 46 of the 154 games he played last season, giving him more opportunities to produce. Rutschman is the unanimous No. 1 catcher in fantasy baseball and is a solid pick at his current NFBC ADP of 47, especially in leagues that require managers to start two catchers.
Source: MLBRotoBaller.com
Sat Sep 30 202318:21Adley Rutschman Returns On Saturday
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (illness) is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox. The switch-hitter will make his return after missing Friday's game due to a minor illness. The 25-year-old appears to be fine now and shouldn't have any lingering issues going forward. Rutschman will bat second and do the catching against right-hander Kutter Crawford during Saturday's game.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sat Sep 30 202300:35Adley Rutschman Likely Available Saturday
Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde says catcher Adley Rutschman (illness) will "probably" be available for Saturday's game versus the Boston Red Sox. The switch-hitting backstop was scratched from Friday's lineup due to an illness and Hyde's phrasing is worth noting, as it doesn't guarantee Rutschman back in the starting lineup for the penultimate game of the regular year. The former top prospect is about to get his first taste of postseason baseball after slashing a rock-solid .277/.374/.436 with 20 home runs, 31 doubles, 79 RBI, and 84 runs scored in 680 plate appearances in his first full season of action. Rutschman will look to pad those numbers if he indeed returns to play Saturday.
Source: Nathan RuizRotoBaller.com
Fri Sep 29 202318:44Adley Rutschman Scratched On Friday
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (illness) has been scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Boston Red Sox. It appears the switch-hitting catcher is feeling a little under the weather. Luckily, it sounds like a minor issue, so Rutschman should be considered as day-to-day right now. James McCann will do the catching and bat eighth versus right-hander Nick Pivetta on Friday. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly with Rutschman on the bench.
Source: Nathan RuizRotoBaller.com
Tue Sep 19 202318:08Adley Rutschman Resting On Tuesday
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros. This appears to be nothing more than a routine rest day for the 25-year-old backstop. This season, Rutschman is slashing .269/.365/.423 with 19 home runs and 73 RBI in 144 games. In his absence, James McCann will do the catching and bat eighth versus right-hander Hunter Brown on Tuesday. Fantasy managers should expect Rutschman to be back in the lineup after this game.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Aug 30 202312:04O's Giving Adley Rutschman A Day Off
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman is getting a breather on Wednesday against the visiting Chicago White Sox. James McCann will do the catching instead and will hit eighth in the batting order against White Sox right-hander Dylan Cease. This will be only Rutschman's third game off in the second half of the season. The 25-year-old All-Star backstop is one of the best young catchers in the game and is currently hitting .275/.367/.422 with 16 home runs, 62 RBI and 70 runs scored in 491 at-bats in just his second major-league season. He's been even better in the month of August, going 32-for-107 (.299) with two homers, five doubles, a triple, 15 RBI, a stolen base and 18 runs scored in 26 starts.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Thu Aug 10 202318:49Adley Rutschman Launches 16th Homer In Win
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Thursday's 5-4 victory over the Houston Astros. The 25-year-old got Baltimore on the board with a leadoff homer in the opening frame before hitting an RBI single on the first pitch he saw during the sixth inning. The switch-hitting Rutschman continues to serve as a rock-solid contributor in his first full campaign, slashing a steady .286/.373/.440 with 16 dingers, 57 RBI, and 58 runs scored covering 490 plate appearances. That's good for top-four fantasy catcher status in roto leagues, and Rutschman figures to experience an uptick in value when Cedric Mullins (groin) returns to the mix.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Tue Jul 25 202314:43Adley Rutschman Returning To Starting Lineup Tuesday
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman is back in the starting lineup Tuesday night against the Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Taijuan Walker. Rutschman got a breather in Monday's series-opening 3-2 victory but will get back at it Tuesday out of the two-hole. The 25-year-old has collected just five hits over his last seven games but has made the most out of them with three doubles and a homer in that time. For the season, the former No. 1 pick has put up a .269 average with 13 home runs, a .797 OPS, .348 wOBA, and 123 wRC+ across a hefty 422 trips to the plate. With a healthy .363 xwOBA that sits in the league's 87th percentile, fantasy managers can expect Rutschman to keep delivering superior results at the dish.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Jul 19 202312:16Adley Rutschman Resting Up Wednesday
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman will retreat to the bench for Wednesday's contest against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers. It's just a normal day off for the All-Star catcher, who went 2-for-8 with a home run and a double in the first two games of the series against the Dodgers in Baltimore. When he's playing, the 25-year-old left-handed hitter is a must-start in fantasy as one of the best young backstops in the game. The former first overall pick in 2019 is currently slashing .275/.374/.434 with an .807 OPS, 13 home runs, 16 doubles, 41 RBI and 47 runs scored in 404 plate appearances and 91 games in his second major-league season. James McCann is doing the catching on Wednesday and will hit eighth against Dodgers left-hander Julio Urias.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Fri Jul 7 202318:15Adley Rutschman Resting On Friday
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Minnesota Twins. This appears to be a routine rest day for the All-Star backstop. James McCann will do the catching and bat eighth versus right-hander Bailey Ober on Friday. Fantasy managers should expect Rutschman to be back in the lineup after this contest.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Mon Jul 3 202312:37Adley Rutschman To Participate In Home Run Derby
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman announced on his Instagram account that he will take part in this year's Home Run Derby in Seattle next Monday during All-Star week. He's the first Orioles player to participate in the event since Trey Mancini was the runner-up in 2021. Rutschman will be looking to join Cal Ripken Jr. (1991) and Miguel Tejada (2004) as Orioles Home Run Derby champions. In just his second big-league season in 2022, the 25-year-old switch-hitting Rutschman has become one of the most valuable backstops in fantasy by hitting .268/.374/.415 with 11 home runs, 11 doubles, 35 RBI and 38 runs scored in 353 trips to the plate over 79 games for Baltimore. In his first Home Run Derby experience, most folks won't be expecting Rutschman to do much damage.
Source: MLB.com - Jake RillRotoBaller.com
Sun Jun 25 202312:21Adley Rutschman Given A Breather Sunday
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman is taking the day off on Sunday against the visiting Seattle Mariners. Rutschman had started each of the last 10 games, but it's a good time for a day off for him after he went hitless in 14 at-bats over the last four contests. With the young backstop starting on the bench, Anthony Bemboom will do the catching for Baltimore on Sunday and will hit in the nine-hole against Mariners right-hander George Kirby. The 25-year-old switch-hitting Rutschman is hitting .265 (73-for-275) on the season as a whole with 10 home runs, 11 doubles, 32 RBI and 36 runs scored in 327 plate appearances and 73 games in just his second big-league season. He should be in starting fantasy lineups on a regular basis when he's in the O's lineup.
Source: Baseball PressRotoBaller.com
Sun Jun 11 202312:37Ryan Mountcastle, Adley Rutschman Both Out Sunday
Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (illness) and catcher Adley Rutschman are both out of the lineup on Sunday against the Kansas City Royals. Mountcastle hasn't played since June 8 due to an illness, but he could be available off the bench against KC. He's struggled of late as well, hitting .188 (9-for-48) with a homer, five RBI and 16 strikeouts in his last 13 games played. The 26-year-old is hitting just .227 on the year, but he does have 11 homers and 39 RBI. Rutschman has struggled to begin June and went hitless in the first two games of the series against KC, so hopefully a day off will get him going again. Josh Lester is starting at first base and batting eighth for the O's on Sunday, while James McCann will do the catching and hit out of the nine-hole against Royals right-hander Carlos Hernandez.
Source: Baseball PressRotoBaller.com
Wed May 31 202321:45Adley Rutschman Tallies Four Hits On Wednesday
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman collected four hits in Wednesday's 12-8 loss to the Cleveland Guardians. Rutschman went 4-for-5 at the plate while driving in one run. Despite his exceptional performance at the plate, the O's were outmatched by the Guardians who compiled 17 hits. The 25-year-old boosted his slash line to .289/.411/.443 with eight homers and a 135 OPS+. He has amassed 15 extra-base hits along with a .305 BAPIP. Rutschman has played a vital role in the Orioles' hot start to the season and is arguably the most dominant backstop in the game. Rutschman hopes to maintain his excellence at the plate as the O's travel to San Francisco for a three-game set.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed May 31 202314:02Adley Rutschman Tallies Crucial Hit In Win Over Guardians
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman went 1-for-2 in Tuesday's 8-5 victory over the Cleveland Guardians. He drew two walks and recorded one RBI to help the Orioles tie the three-game series. The 25-year-old catcher didn't play the first game of the series, but he showed up in the second game of the series. Rutschman was sensational in his rookie season for the Orioles, and he has improved in his sophomore year. He is batting .276 with a .402 on-base percentage and has tallied 54 hits, eight home runs, and 27 RBI over the course of the season. Fantasy managers should continue to have faith in the former first overall pick, who has been arguably the best catcher in baseball this season.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Thu May 18 202319:08Adley Rutschman Keeps Up Solid Year Despite Loss
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman walloped a two-run homer in Thursday's loss to the Los Angeles Angels. He has only spent five games this year holding an on-base percentage under .400 and his slugging percentage is yet to fall under .400 at all. A 22-game homer-less dry spell from April 14 to May 8 marks about the only blemish on what has been a pleasing second-year jump for the 2019 number-one overall pick. Rutschman's AL-high 34 walks slightly diminish his appeal in leagues which don't count free passes, but the 25-year-old is already one of the most stable fantasy backstop options. Rutschman terrorized the Toronto Blue Jays, who the O's will visit this weekend, for a .344 average, 10 extra-base hits and 13 RBI in just 17 games against them last year.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sat Apr 29 202310:52Adley Rutschman Resting In Game 1
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader on Saturday against the Detroit Tigers. This will be Rutschman's first game on the bench of the season, and he'll likely be back in the there for the second game of the twin bill against Detroit. The 25-year-old switch-hitting backstop has been great for the Orioles and fantasy managers alike at the start of his second big-league season. He's currently hitting .287 (27-for-94) with two doubles, four home runs, 17 RBI, 11 runs scored and a league-leading 20 walks in 116 plate appearances and 25 games played. When he's active, he's a must-start at a shallow position. James McCann is doing the catching in Game 1 and is hitting sixth against Tigers left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez.
Source: Baseball PressRotoBaller.com
Fri Apr 14 202300:52Adley Rutschman Hits First Career Walk-Off Homer
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman went 1-for-5 with a walk-off home run in an 8-7 win over the Oakland Athletics. Rutschman crushed a 1-0 offering from Trevor May in the bottom of the ninth to send the fans home happy. The sophomore backstop is now slashing .373/.467/.627 with four homers early in the season. His 9:9 K:BB ratio speaks to his outstanding approach at the plate. The sky is the limit for the 25-year-old, and that high ceiling comes with a relatively high floor considering his plate discipline. He should continue to be a fantasy standout at a weak catcher position.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Tue Oct 4 202200:04Adley Rutschman Wins Most Valuable Oriole Award
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman was announced as the recipient of the team's 2022 Louis M. Hatter Most Valuable Oriole Award on Monday, per MLB.com's Bill Ladson. The 24-year-old rookie was one of baseball's top prospects and joined the O's in late May, since compiling a .256/.365/.449 slash line with 13 home runs, 42 RBI, and 35 doubles. Rutschman proved to be one of many young exciting fantasy options on the O's roster this season, but he particularly stands out given his production at a weak position. Rutschman will be a starting fantasy option in all leagues for the 2023 season.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
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