Overview
- Rutschman, who was scratched Saturday with left ankle soreness, was placed on the 10-day injured list for left ankle inflammation after a strong start to 2026.
- Samuel Basallo moved behind the plate for Saturday’s game against the Giants and is set to handle primary catching duties in Rutschman’s absence.
- Baltimore selected catcher Maverick Handley to the 40-man roster and designated right-hander Chayce McDermott for assignment to reinforce the position.
- Manager Craig Albernaz said Rutschman’s MRI looked encouraging and suggested the stint could be short, though the exact cause of the ankle issue remains unclear.
- In a separate set of updates Sunday, Ryan Mountcastle was diagnosed with a broken fourth metatarsal and Tyler O’Neill went on the 7-day concussion list, lifting the Orioles’ IL count to 12 as they sit 8-7.