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By Keagan Stiefel
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The Boston Red Sox did not receive rave reviews for their acquisition of former Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman.
Rutschman's arrival did not come without issues, as the organization not only spent several hours reviewing his medical records but also gave up three top prospects in right-handed pitcher Anthony Eyanson, right-handed pitcher Kyson Witherspoon, and outfielder Enddy Azocar.
It's safe to say that return led to some sticker shock...
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MassLive's Sean McAdam, for instance, spoke with one talent evaluator from another organization that made it seem like the worst trade to ever happen.
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"I'm absolutely dumbfounded by this," McAdam's source said. "...This is literally one of the most ridiculous trades I've seen in 30 years."
Eyanson (No. 2), Witherspoon (No. 3), and Azocar (No. 6) were ranked among the top prospects in the system, and will almost certainly carry that status over to their new homes. Carlos Narvaez will have an opportunity to earn regular reps behind the dish, as well, as he currently looks like the No. 2 to Samuel Basallo.
Rutschman, on the other hand, will need to finally reach the heights that were set out for him when he was drafted No. 1 in 2019.
If he can do that, perhaps the noise will dissipate. If he can't it will only continue to get louder.
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