O's Newcomers Shine on Deadline Disclosure Day After Adley Trade

WHO:

Razzball - The Baltimore Orioles traded C Adley Rutschman to the Boston Red Sox.

MLB.com - RHP Anthony Eyanson (BAL No. 1/MLB No. 49) and RHP Kyson Witherspoon (BAL No. 7) joined the Orioles organization as part of the trade.

WHAT:

Razzball - The Orioles received a package in return for Rutschman, which included Eyanson and Witherspoon.

MLB.com - Eyanson made his debut for Double-A Chesapeake, achieving nine strikeouts in five innings during a 5-2 win over Harrisburg.

MLB.com - Eyanson allowed four hits and two earned runs, including two solo home runs.

MLB.com - Witherspoon allowed one unearned run in 4 1/3 innings in High-A Frederick’s 3-1 win over Jersey Shore.

WHERE:

MLB.com - Eyanson pitched at Prince George’s Stadium in Maryland.

MLB.com - Witherspoon pitched at BayCare Ballpark in Florida.

WHEN:

MLB.com - The trade occurred at the Monday's Trade Deadline.

MLB.com - Eyanson and Witherspoon made their organization debuts on a Saturday night.

WHY:

Razzball - The Orioles traded Rutschman as they waved the white flag on the current generation of players.

MLB.com - Eyanson expressed excitement about the opportunity and the new beginnings with the Orioles.

HOW:

MLB.com - Eyanson transitioned from the Red Sox system, where he had a 1.32 ERA in 68 1/3 innings.

MLB.com - Eyanson was selected by the Red Sox in the third round of the previous summer’s Draft after a collegiate career at LSU, where he logged 152 strikeouts in 108 innings.

MLB.com - Witherspoon had a 4.78 ERA in 17 starts with High-A Greenville before the trade.

In a significant move, the Baltimore Orioles have traded catcher Adley Rutschman to the Boston Red Sox, receiving right-handers Anthony Eyanson and Kyson Witherspoon in return. Eyanson made an impressive debut for Double-A Chesapeake, striking out nine batters in five innings during a 5-2 victory over Harrisburg, while Witherspoon allowed just one unearned run in 4 1/3 innings for High-A Frederick in their 3-1 win over Jersey Shore. Eyanson, who previously had a stellar 1.32 ERA in the Red Sox system, expressed his excitement about this new opportunity with the Orioles.