Adley Rutschman isn’t sure how much he will catch over the next two months as he completes his first full professional season. A game into his nascent tenure with Triple-A Norfolk, the Orioles’ — and now baseball’s — top prospect feels good physically, he said, and he is certain Baltimore will handle his workload appropriately.
“I trust that the Orioles have a plan for me, and they’ve had a plan for me all year, so I trust whatever they decide to do,” Rutschman said on a Zoom call Wednesday. “It’s worked out so far, and I’m very fortunate to be a part of this organization, so I know they have a plan, and I’m just looking forward to seeing how that unfolds.