Jake Rogers
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August 14, 2026
Claimed by White Sox
The White Sox claimed Rogers off waivers from the Red Sox on Friday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis
Rogers was DFA'd by Boston earlier in the week after the Red Sox activated Adley Rutschman from the injured list. Rogers will be joining his fourth team in the last 17 days after originally being DFA'd by Detroit at the end of July. Rogers will help cover catching duties while Chicago waits for Kyle Teel (ankle) and Joey Bart (hand) to get healthy.
August 8, 2026
Productive in first BoSox start
Rogers went 2-for-3 with two doubles, an RBI and three runs scored during the Red Sox's 13-1 win over the Athletics on Friday.
Analysis
Rogers made his Red Sox debut Wednesday against the White Sox but made his first start with his new team in Friday's series opener. He contributed immediately with an RBI double in the second inning and tied a season high in runs scored that he set twice before Friday's contest. Rogers will continue to serve as Boston's backup catcher behind Connor Wong, though the former's playing time will take a sizable hit once Adley Rutschman (wrist) is cleared to return from the 10-day injured list. That could come sooner rather than later, as Rutschman has been given the green light to embark on a rehab assignment Saturday, per Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald.
