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When is Samuel Basallo getting called up? Will Basallo get promoted in June 2025? Read about this top fantasy baseball prospect outlook heading into Week 13.
Baltimore Orioles catching prospect Samuel Basallo has been one of the best power hitters at the Triple-A level and is making a strong case to reach the major leagues in the coming weeks.
However, the young backstop has not had much experience at this level and could be given more time to develop despite his elite production.
Should fantasy managers continue to stash Basallo on their bench? When should fantasy managers expect him to get the call? Let's dive in!
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Samuel Basallo Prospect Update for Fantasy Baseball
Basallo made his Triple-A debut last summer but struggled during his first look. Across his first 21 games with Norfolk, the backstop held a modest .222/.267/.370 slash line with three doubles and three home runs.
However, this season, Basallo has been able to turn the corner quite quickly. Through 46 games, Basallo has posted an elite .266/.374/.589 line with six doubles, 15 home runs, and a 45:27 K:BB.
This baseball may have gone 500 feet 😳
Samuel Basallo, MLB's top catching prospect, sent this baseball OVER the center field scoreboard! pic.twitter.com/2T8KbEvDYx
— MLB (@MLB) February 28, 2025
Samuel Basallo Outlook for Fantasy Baseball
On Saturday, the Orioles placed starting catcher Adley Rutschman (oblique) on the 10-day IL with an oblique strain. While they did not opt to promote Basallo in this transaction, another few weeks of dominance on the farm could push their hand.
Given his elite power upside at the catcher position, Basallo should be viewed as a top stash candidate in all formats heading into Week 13. If the Orioles continue to struggle and Rutschman's injury lingers, Basallo could have a path to reaching the majors in a matter of weeks.
Samuel Basallo’s HR rate in Triple-A this season:
8.7%
Babe Ruth’s HR rate when he hit 60 homers in 1927:
8.7% pic.twitter.com/Mypze9BKgA
— Jacob Calvin Meyer (@jcalvinmeyer) June 8, 2025
Top Prospect Rankings and Call-Up ETAs
You can also check out the rest of RotoBaller's fantasy baseball prospect rankings. Eric Cross updates the below rankings weekly for the top impact prospects for 2025, and when they may be called up:
| Rank | Player | Pos | Team | ETA |
| 1 | Chase Burns | SP | CIN | Now |
| 2 | Samuel Basallo | C | BAL | July |
| 3 | Bubba Chandler | SP | PIT | July |
| 4 | Kristian Campbell | 2B | BOS | July |
| 5 | Andrew Painter | SP | PHI | July |
| 6 | Jordan Lawlar | SS | ARI | July |
| 7 | Joe Boyle | SP | TBR | July |
| 8 | Moises Ballesteros | C | CHC | July |
| 9 | Jonathon Long | 3B | CHC | July |
| 10 | C.J. Kayfus | 1B | CLE | July |
| 11 | Chase DeLauter | OF | CLE | July |
| 12 | Colby Thomas | OF | ATH | July |
| 13 | Chandler Simpson | OF | TBR | July |
| 14 | Justin Crawford | OF | PHI | July |
| 15 | Carson Williams | SS | TBR | August |
| 16 | Orelvis Martinez | 2B | TOR | July |
| 17 | Quinn Mathews | SP | STL | August |
| 18 | Brice Matthews | 2B | HOU | July |
| 19 | Deyvison De Los Santos | 1B | MIA | August |
| 20 | Noah Schultz | SP | CHW | August |
| 21 | Jhostynxon Garcia | OF | BOS | August |
| 22 | Luis Morales | SP | ATH | August |
| 23 | Rhett Lowder | SP | CIN | July |
| 24 | Zac Veen | OF | COL | July |
| 25 | Emmanuel Rodriguez | OF | MIN | July |
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