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Rutschman Begins Rehab, Faces Roster Decision by Aug 28

8/9/2026

Summary

Story summary

Adley Rutschman's rehab assignment began with Triple-A Worcester on Saturday, August 8, where he caught five innings.
He went 1-for-2 with two RBIs, two walks and threw out a stealing runner.
Interim manager Chad Tracy said the rehab window closes on August 27, requiring a roster decision by August 28.
Jake Rogers hit two doubles in an extra-innings win, his first multi-extra-base night since August 31, 2025, while Roman Anthony began using a higher-velocity pitching machine.

History

Historical Context

After the 1994-95 strike, MLB Commissioner Bud Selig adopted formal rehab-assignment rules in 1995, limiting minor-league stints to 30 days and tracking more than 1,200 assignments that season. Those limits mirror today’s MLB policy that permits pitchers up to 30 days of Triple-A rehab, as seen with Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman’s August 8 assignment, forcing a roster decision by August 28.

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Story summary

Adley Rutschman's rehab assignment began with Triple-A Worcester on Saturday, August 8, where he caught five innings.
He went 1-for-2 with two RBIs, two walks and threw out a stealing runner.
Interim manager Chad Tracy said the rehab window closes on August 27, requiring a roster decision by August 28.
Jake Rogers hit two doubles in an extra-innings win, his first multi-extra-base night since August 31, 2025, while Roman Anthony began using a higher-velocity pitching machine.

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