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Despite their recent hot stretch, the Red Sox are making notable adjustments for the series finale against the Giants, most prominently behind the plate. Star catcher Adley Rutschman will sit out Sunday’s game after an 0-for-4 performance with a strikeout in the latest meeting between the two teams.
With Rutschman out, Connor Wong will handle catching duties for the AL East squad on Sunday. The full lineup for Boston’s game against San Francisco is expected to include:
– Jahmai Jones — DH
– Ceddanne Rafaela — CF
– Wilyer Abreu — RF
– Willson Contreras — 1B
– Caleb Durbin — 3B
– Nick Sogard — 2B
– Andruw Monasterio — SS
– Eli White — LF
– Connor Wong — C
Rutschman’s start to Boston tenure
traded from the Baltimore Orioles at the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline with hopes he would be a major upgrade, Rutschman has yet to find his footing in Boston. In 10 games with the Red Sox, he has one home run, four RBIs, and a .171 batting average. This follows a season with Baltimore in which he posted eight home runs, 47 RBIs, and a .251 average over 67 games.
Looking ahead
If and when Rutschman returns to the lineup, his goal will be to regain form and contribute consistently for a Red Sox club aiming to solidify a playoff position this season. His performance could provide a significant boost as Boston continues its pursuit of success down the stretch.
