Adley Rutschman Is Back and the Orioles' Lineup Just Got Dangerous Again
The Baltimore Orioles got some huge news on Tuesday night. Catcher Adley Rutschman, one of the best backstops in baseball, activated from the injured list ahead of their game against Kansas City. The two-time All-Star has been sidelined since April 1 with a left ankle injury, but he's ready to go.
The Timeline and What It Means
Rutschman hit the IL early in the season, which means the Orioles have been grinding without their star catcher for the last few weeks. Getting him back this early in April is a massive boost for a team trying to establish momentum. He's not just any catcher either, he's a two-time All-Star, which tells you everything you need to know about the talent level we're talking about here.
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At this point in the season, every game matters. The Orioles need their best players healthy and in the lineup, and Rutschman is exactly that. Having him back gives them a serious advantage behind the plate and in the batter's box. This is the kind of reinforcement that can change the trajectory of a month or more.
The o's took on Kansas City on Tuesday night with their lineup suddenly looking a whole lot scarier than it did before the announcement.
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