Three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman went 1-for-3 and walked twice in his Red Sox debut Tuesday night as Boston lost its fourth straight, 5-3 to the Blue Jays in Toronto.

“Really nice to get out there and play today,” Rutschman said. “The guys have a ton of energy, they’re rolling. Nice to be out there.”

Rutschman, who wore jersey No. 31, was activated off the 10-day injured list before the game. Acquired from Baltimore at the trade deadline for three of Boston’s top prospects, Rutschman hadn’t played since July 18 because of left wrist inflammation.

Batting third, the switch-hitter struck out swinging in the first inning, reached on an infield single in the third, then walked in the fifth and seventh. He grounded out to end the game, stranding a runner at second.

“I thought he looked good, looked comfortable, looked confident,” interim manager Chad Tracy said. “I liked the buttons behind the plate, he worked with [starting pitcher Patrick Sandoval] really well, took some good ABs.”

Sandoval said he felt comfortable throwing to Rutschman.

“He’s a big-time catcher, big-time player,” Sandoval said. “We’re very lucky to have him here.”

To make room for Rutschman on the 40-man roster, the Red Sox designated catcher Jake Rogers for assignment. Rogers was acquired from Baltimore as part of the Rutschman deal. Boston also transferred infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa (left forearm) to the 60-day injured list.

The 28-year-old Rutschman is batting .252 with eight homers and 47 RBIs in 68 games this season. He has also missed time because of an ankle injury and a concussion.

In other news, Tracy said outfielder Roman Anthony, who has been on the injured list with a torn ligament in a finger on his right hand since May 7, is hitting off a machine and is “getting closer” to making a rehab assignment.

“It’s as close as you can get to live pitching without facing live pitching,” Tracy told reporters. “That has started getting incorporated into his routine, and he’ll now carry that for a little bit of time.”

Signed last year as a rookie to an eight-year, $130 million contract, Anthony is hitting .229 with one home run in 130 plate appearances this season.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.