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Adley Rutschman to miss Tuesday with elbow injury

9/2/2026

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Red Sox manager Chad Tracy announced that Adley Rutschman will miss Tuesday’s game because of a lingering elbow injury.
Rutschman hyperextended his right elbow on Aug. 24 against the Miami Marlins, causing irritation.
Tracy warned the elbow issue could flare intermittently through the remainder of the 2026 season.
Boston acquired Rutschman from Orioles on Aug. 3; he is batting .170 with .500 OPS and one homer in 15 games.

History

Historical Context

In 2004, manager Terry Francona led the Red Sox to end the 86-year “Curse of the Bambino,” overcoming a 0-3 ALCS deficit and sweeping the St. Louis Cardinals for a World Series since 1918. The 2026 season mirrors that challenge as manager Chad Tracy placed catcher Adley Rutschman on the injured list after an August 24 elbow hyperextension versus the Miami Marlins, testing Boston’s bench depth.

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Story summary

Red Sox manager Chad Tracy announced that Adley Rutschman will miss Tuesday’s game because of a lingering elbow injury.
Rutschman hyperextended his right elbow on Aug. 24 against the Miami Marlins, causing irritation.
Tracy warned the elbow issue could flare intermittently through the remainder of the 2026 season.
Boston acquired Rutschman from Orioles on Aug. 3; he is batting .170 with .500 OPS and one homer in 15 games.

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