When the Baltimore Orioles made the move to sign top prospect Samuel Basallo to a massive extension pretty much the moment he made his big league debut, it was a clear indictment of their former top-tier catching prospect, Adley Rutschman.
In the fallout, the speculation that Rutschman will land on the trade block this offseason has become rampant, and at least one MLB insider believes that he will be the biggest position player name on the block this winter.
Despite a steep decline that started in 2024 and reached a new low this season, Rutschman should be very attractive to prospective suitors.