Adley Rutschman: The Yankees have inquired about him

The New York Yankees would likely like to acquire a catcher by next Monday. The guys we have right now aren't cutting it, and we're looking to improve at that position.

It's starting to get a little late for Austin Wells to turn his season around, you know.

Of course, a few names are getting a lot of buzz. Hunter Goodman, Shea Langeliers (who's since gotten injured), and Ryan Jeffers come up often in the conversation.

But according to Jon Heyman, the Yankees have made an inquiry about another catcher: Adley Rutschman.

He's back in top form this season, and as a switch-hitter who excels defensively, he's the kind of player who's sure to interest a lot of teams.

We know the Orioles are in a position where they might consider a trade involving Rutschman. He'll become a free agent at the end of next season… and Samuel Basallo, one of the team's top prospects, is establishing himself as a major leaguer.

Basallo is currently sidelined, but when he's healthy, he's a solid young hitter.

And all of this is interesting in light of the fact that the Orioles, this afternoon, made a trade to acquire Jake Rogers. The catcher, who was designated for assignment by the Tigers, has the profile of a good backup.

It's unclear whether he was acquired to become the team's second catcher behind Basallo… or to replace Basallo if his injury turns out to be more serious than initially thought.

But of course, we also have to wonder if the Orioles would be open to trading Rutschman to a division rival like the Yankees. We know he's still a big name in the organization, and sending him to the Bronx might not be ideal.

It's reasonable to assume that the Yankees, if they want him, might have to overpay. But at the same time, the need for a catcher in the Bronx is quite significant—we'll see if Brian Cashman decides to make a move.

• Curtis Mead: His season isn't over yet.

• Shohei Ohtani is out of the Dodgers' lineup tonight.

• What a huge home run.

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