The Boston Red Sox made one of the biggest moves of the MLB trade deadline Monday, acquiring three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles in a blockbuster trade that reshapes the outlook for both American League East rivals. Boston viewed Rutschman as a significant upgrade behind the plate thanks to his combination of offensive ability, pitch-framing skills and strong throwing arm. The Red Sox paid a steep price, surrendering multiple highly regarded prospects, but the move underscores the club’s commitment to strengthening its roster for a postseason push. Rutschman is expected to take over as Boston’s primary catcher once healthy, replacing a tandem that included Narváez and Connor Wong. The decision came despite previous public comments from Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias expressing a desire to keep Rutschman long term.