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Adley Rutschman Remains Sidelined With Hamstring Injury
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday at Camden Yards against the visiting Seattle Mariners. With Samuel Basallo (wrist) also missing another contest, Sam Huff will make another start behind the dish and catch right-hander Brandon Young while batting ninth against Mariners right-hander George Kirby. Rutschman is sitting out a third straight game due to left-hamstring tightness, and he's currently considered day-to-day. Check back on Thursday to see if Rutschman is ready to return for the series finale against the M's. The two-time All-Star switch-hitter has picked it up at the plate so far in June, going 9-for-25 (.360) with a homer, two doubles, a triple, seven RBI, and five runs scored in six games to boost his season slash line to .267/.343/.489 with an .832 OPS and eight home runs. Hopefully, his hamstring injury doesn't interrupt his hot streak at the dish.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Adley Rutschman Day-to-Day With Hamstring Tightness
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (hamstring) is day-to-day with tightness in his left hamstring, manager Craig Albernaz told Jake Rill of MLB.com. It explains why Rutschman hasn't played in either of the last two games in Baltimore against the Seattle Mariners. Fellow catcher Samuel Basallo is also dealing with wrist pain, so Sam Huff was forced to do the catching for left-hander Trevor Rogers on Tuesday. Fantasy managers will want to check back to see if the 28-year-old switch-hitting Rutschman is feeling good enough to return to action for Game 3 of the series against Seattle at Camden Yards. The former first overall pick in 2019 out of Oregon State University came into Tuesday's game hitting .267/.343/.489 with an .832 OPS, eight home runs, 36 RBI, and 25 runs scored in his 180 plate appearances so far this year. Rutschman has been even better so far in just six games in June, going 9-for-25 (.360) with a homer, two doubles, a triple, seven RBI, and five runs scored in 27 plate appearances.
Source: MLB.com - Jake Rill
Source: MLB.com - Jake Rill
Samuel Basallo Sits Out on Tuesday With Wrist Pain
Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (wrist) was on the bench for a second straight day on Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners at Camden Yards due to wrist pain, according to Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun. Adley Rutschman also got a second straight day off, and it's unclear if he's dealing with an injury. With both Basallo and Rutschman out for Game 2 of the series, Sam Huff made the start behind the dish and was hitting in the nine-hole for the O's against Mariners right-hander Logan Gilbert. The 21-year-old Basallo also missed some time recently with an abdominal injury, so he's been a bit banged up lately. He was diagnosed with a bony growth on his left wrist on Monday, and it's something that could be an issue for him going forward. The Dominican left-handed-hitting catcher came into Tuesday's action batting .266/.330/.480 with an .810 OPS, nine home runs, 26 RBI, and 25 runs scored in his 177 at-bats in 2026 in his first full year in the majors. Basallo hasn't been as good in his last 18 games since May 19, going 11-for-47 (.234) with three homers, two doubles, nine RBI, seven runs, six walks, and 14 strikeouts, and it could be because of his recurring wrist issue. Stay tuned for more information.
Source: The Baltimore Sun - Jacob Calvin Meyer
Source: The Baltimore Sun - Jacob Calvin Meyer
Samuel Basallo Back Against Jays After Injury Scare
Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (abdomen) is doing the catching for right-hander Shane Baz and will bat fifth for Sunday's series finale in Toronto against the Blue Jays and right-hander Kevin Gausman, according to MLB.com. Basallo was pulled from Saturday's game at the Rogers Centre early with abdominal discomfort, but tests came back negative, and the 21-year-old backstop is back in action a day later. Adley Rutschman is serving as Baltimore's designated hitter for this contest. Basallo should be returned to starting lineups in traditional formats now that he's been cleared to play. In just his second season in the big leagues in 2026, the Dominican catcher is hitting .272/.337/.491 with an .828 OPS, nine home runs, nine doubles, a triple, 26 RBI, and 25 runs scored over 193 plate appearances and 53 games played. He has done most of his damage against righties, going 36-for-129 (.279) against them with eight of his nine home runs on the year.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Samuel Basallo Out Against Blue Jays With Abdomen Injury
Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (abdomen) will sit out on Saturday at the Rogers Centre against the hosting Toronto Blue Jays after suffering an abdominal injury and being pulled from the game early on Friday, per MLB.com. Adley Rutschman is catching right-hander Kyle Bradish and will bat third against Blue Jays right-hander Braydon Fisher after a big four-hit, five-RBI performance in Friday night's blowout win. The severity of Basallo's injury is unknown at this time, but he could require a trip to the injured list and is unlikely to play again this weekend in the series in Canada. Sam Huff has been brought up as an emergency catching option for the O's in case Basallo needs to miss extended time. The 21-year-old Dominican backstop has had a pretty solid first full season in the big leagues, entering Saturday with a .273/.339/.494 slash line, .833 OPS, nine home runs, 26 RBI, and 25 runs scored in 52 games. Check back for an update on Basallo's status after he undergoes additional testing on his abdomen. UPDATE: MRI results on Basallo's abdomen came back negative on Saturday, per Jake Rill of MLB.com.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Adley Rutschman Powers O's to Blowout Win With Four Hits, Five RBI
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman was at his best on Friday in the team's 13-3 win over the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre. The 28-year-old switch-hitting backstop couldn't be stopped at the plate in this one, going a perfect 4-for-4 with a home run, two doubles, five RBI, four runs scored, and a walk to boost his season average to .273 and his OPS to .858. He was all the offense Baltimore needed, and he got the party started right away in the first inning with a solo home run off Blue Jays starter Trey Yesavage. Rutschman is now hitting .273/.352/.506 on the season with eight home runs, 36 RBI, and 25 runs scored in 46 games across 196 plate appearances. The two-time All-Star dealt with injuries in 2025 in his fourth year in the big leagues and played in a career-low 90 games, but he's back on track in 2026 and is hitting .279 (12-for-43) with a homer, four RBI, a triple, 10 RBI, and nine runs scored in his last 12 games since May 24.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Samuel Basallo Removed with Abdominal Discomfort
Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (abdominal) was removed early during Friday's contest versus the Toronto Blue Jays. Basallo was lifted in the sixth inning due to right abdominal discomfort. He was 0-for-2 at the plate before leaving this game. At the moment, it's unclear if Basallo will be forced to miss additional time from this injury. The O's should provide an update on his status shortly. It wouldn't be shocking to see Basallo sit out the rest of the weekend. Adley Rutschman would be in line for more work behind the plate if Basallo does miss time.
Source: Andy Kostka
Source: Andy Kostka
Samuel Basallo Emerging as a Must-Add Waiver-Wire Target
After a relatively slow start to the season in which he posted a .754 OPS through the end of April, Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo caught fire in May. Across 77 plate appearances last month, the 21-year-old hit .338/.376/.597 with four home runs, 16 RBI, and 13 runs scored. Basallo's 12.1% barrel rate and 48.4% hard-hit rate are solid for any position, but profile as elite for his position. Additionally, Baltimore's ability to rotate him between catcher and designated hitter with Adley Rutschman should help keep Basallo fresh throughout the year and in the lineup on an everyday basis. Basallo struggled in a small sample size of 118 plate appearances after making his MLB debut as a 20-year-old in 2025, logging a .559 OPS. However, the top prospect looks to be realizing his immense potential in 2026 and is an absolute must-add in any fantasy league where he is currently unrostered.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Samuel Basallo Returns to Orioles Lineup on Sunday
Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (pectoral) is back in his team's lineup against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday after exiting early on Saturday. Basallo appeared to have tweaked his pectoral muscle during his final at-bat in the ninth inning, but he seems to have avoided a serious injury. Entering play on Sunday, the 21-year-old was hitting .276/.335/.506 with nine home runs, 24 RBI, and 22 runs scored across 173 plate appearances. The Orioles have been able to split catcher and designated hitter duties between Basallo and Adley Rutschman, which should help keep both players fresh and could keep Basallo in the lineup even if the pectoral issue lingers. Fantasy managers can breathe a collective sigh of relief now that Basallo has officially avoided a stint on the injured list.
Source: MASN - Roch Kubatko
Source: MASN - Roch Kubatko
Samuel Basallo Appears to Have Avoid Significant Injury
Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (pectoral) appears to have avoided a major injury after being forced to exit early during Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Basallo tweaked a pectoral muscle during his final plate appearance in the ninth inning. Basallo reportedly felt a pinch in his pec area, but he should be fine moving forward. O's manager Craig Albernaz said afterwards that Basallo would've batted again if he came up. It sounds like there's a chance that Basallo is in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Jays. Fantasy managers should check back ahead of first pitch for another update.
Source: Jacob Calvin Meyer
Source: Jacob Calvin Meyer
Samuel Basallo Blasts Another Home Run, Top Catcher to Target Amid Hot Streak
Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Basallo crushed a solo shot off Austin Voth during the bottom of the fifth inning, raising his home run total to nine on the season. The 21-year-old is starting to heat up and is hitting .364 (4-for-11) with two home runs, six RBI, and three runs scored over 14 plate appearances in his last five games. He is ranked as the No. 1 catcher to add based on the latest RotoBaller waiver wire rankings. Basallo is rostered in 55% of Yahoo leagues and is emerging as a top waiver wire add due to his recent hot streak.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Samuel Basallo a Waiver Priority While on Nine-Game Hitting Streak
Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 13-3 loss to the hosting Washington Nationals in D.C. to extend his current hitting streak to nine games. The left-handed-hitting Dominican backstop is now batting .278 on the year with an .833 OPS as one of the better young hitters in the game. He also has a decent .341 on-base percentage and .492 slugging percentage with six home runs and 17 RBI on the year across 138 plate appearances. The 21-year-old will see regular playing time between catcher and designated hitter while sharing time behind the plate with Adley Rutschman. Manager Craig Albernaz has said that Basallo has earned the right to face left-handed pitchers, which is huge. So far in 2026, he's gone 7-for-25 (.280) against southpaws with one of his six home runs. Basallo is one of the better young catchers in the game, and he's rostered in only 40% of Yahoo leagues at the moment.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
Samuel Basallo Returns to Tuesday's Lineup as the DH
Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (knee) will return to the starting lineup as the designated hitter and bat fifth for the O's for Tuesday's game against the visiting New York Yankees and right-hander Will Warren, according to MLB.com. Baltimore scratched Basallo out of an abundance of caution in the series opener on Monday due to discomfort in his left knee, but he's back in the lineup a day later. The 21-year-old should be returned to fantasy lineups in traditional leagues against Warren, whom he has hit .286 against in his seven career at-bats. The left-handed-hitting backstop is having a strong 2026 season so far, too, slashing .270/.333/.470 with an .803 OPS, five home runs, 15 RBI, and 14 runs scored in 115 at-bats. Although he has yet to clear the fences in May, Basallo has gone 12-for-33 (.364) with four doubles, a triple, six RBI, and four runs scored in 10 games to begin the month.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Samuel Basallo is Fine After Being Scratched With Knee Injury
Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said after the 3-2 win on Monday over the division-rival New York Yankees that catcher Samuel Basallo (knee) will be fine, according to Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports. The Orioles scratched the young backstop from the starting lineup on Monday as a precaution due to discomfort in his left knee. It sounds like he will avoid a stint on the injured list, and he could be back in the starting nine as soon as Game 2 of the series in Baltimore against the Yankees on Tuesday. Adley Rutschman got the start behind the plate on Monday and did the catching for right-hander Brandon Young. The left-handed-hitting Basallo has handled himself well so far in 2026 in his first full year in the majors, slashing .270/.333/.470 with an .803 OPS, five home runs, 15 RBI, and 14 runs scored in 33 games across 126 plate appearances. Despite the presence of Rutschman, Basallo is expected to continue catching enough to retain eligibility at the position for fantasy managers, which is a big deal. He's currently rostered in 35% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: MASN Sports - Rock Kubatko
Source: MASN Sports - Rock Kubatko
Samuel Basallo is Scratched with Knee Discomfort
Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (knee) has been scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the New York Yankees. Basallo is dealing with some left knee discomfort after a collision at home plate during the seventh inning of Sunday's game. The expectation is that he'll undergo further testing to determine the severity of the issue. For now, fantasy managers should consider Basallo as day-to-day. Basallo has been crushing the ball lately, so hopefully he won't be forced to miss much time. Coby Mayo will serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth against left-hander Ryan Weathers on Monday.
Source: Andy Kostka
Source: Andy Kostka
