The Baltimore Orioles executed one of the most dramatic roster pivots of the season Monday, acquiring catcher Carlos Narváez, right‑handed pitching prospects Anthony Eyanson and Kyson Witherspoon, outfield prospect Enddy Azocar, and a player to be named later or cash considerations from the Boston Red Sox. In return, Baltimore sent All‑Star catcher Adley Rutschman, veteran catcher Jake Rogers, and cash considerations to Boston.
The move signals a significant organizational shift for Baltimore, trading away one of the franchise’s cornerstone players in exchange for a package headlined by two top‑100 pitching prospects and one of the most productive teenage hitters in the minors.
Narváez Brings Major League Experience Behind the Plate
Narváez, 27, has appeared in 180 major league games over the past two seasons. He hit .187/.260/.275 in 62 games for Boston this year after posting a .241/.306/.419 line with 27 doubles and 15 homers across 118 games in 2025. The Venezuelan native debuted with the Yankees in 2024 and was acquired by Boston later that winter. He originally signed with New York as an international free agent in 2015.
Narváez has not yet reported to the Orioles.
Eyanson Headlines Pitching Additions With Dominant Debut Season
Eyanson, 21, has been one of the breakout arms in the minors this year. In his professional debut, the former LSU standout went 4–0 with a 1.32 ERA across 16 games (15 starts) between High‑A Greenville and Double‑A Portland. He allowed just 35 hits in 68.1 innings, striking out 94 while holding opponents to a .147 average.
Ranked No. 33 by Baseball America and No. 49 by MLB Pipeline entering the season, Eyanson was Boston’s No. 2 prospect in both publications.
Azocar Emerges as One of the Minors’ Most Explosive Young Hitters
Azocar, 19, delivered one of the most impressive age‑19 seasons in the minors. Across 85 games between Single‑A Carolina and High‑A Greenville, he hit .286/.341/.540 with 51 extra‑base hits, tied for seventh in the minors. His 18 home runs and .540 slugging percentage place him among the top teenage hitters with at least 300 plate appearances.
The Venezuelan outfielder, signed in 2024, was ranked the No. 5 prospect in Boston’s system by both Baseball America and MLB Pipeline.
Witherspoon Adds Another High‑Upside Arm
Witherspoon, 21, posted a 3–5 record and 4.78 ERA over 17 starts for High‑A Greenville. The former University of Oklahoma right‑hander struck out 78 in 75.1 innings and was selected 15th overall in the 2025 draft. Baseball America ranked him No. 97 overall entering the season, and he was Boston’s No. 3 prospect in their system.
Rutschman’s Departure Marks a Franchise Turning Point
Rutschman, 28, leaves Baltimore after five seasons as one of the club’s foundational players. He hit .251/.331/.433 with 19 doubles and eight home runs in 67 games this year and earned his third career All‑Star selection, becoming just the fourth catcher in Orioles history with multiple All‑Star nods.
The former No. 1 overall pick finishes his Orioles tenure with a .254/.342/.414 career line, 122 doubles, 69 home runs, and 277 RBI across 572 games.
Rogers Included as Secondary Catching Depth
Rogers, 31, appeared in three games for Baltimore after being acquired from Detroit on July 30. He previously spent six seasons with the Tigers following his inclusion in the Justin Verlander trade in 2017.
A corresponding 40‑man roster move will be announced at a later date.
