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Orioles Place Samuel Basallo on 10-Day IL, Leaving Both Primary Catchers Out

The loss of both top catchers weakens Baltimore’s depth as it pursues a wild-card spot.

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Jul 12, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (29) throws to first for an out during the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Orioles announced that 21-year-old Samuel Basallo was placed on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation and the team recalled outfielder Johnathan Rodríguez from Triple-A Norfolk.
  • The club backdated Basallo’s IL placement to July 20, which makes him first eligible to return on July 30.
  • Adley Rutschman remains on the 10-day IL with left wrist inflammation, leaving Sam Huff and Chadwick Tromp to handle catching duties for the doubleheader at Fenway Park.
  • Basallo is in his first full MLB season and has hit .241 with 16 home runs and a .756 OPS, and the Orioles signed him to an eight-year, $67 million extension as a long-term catcher option.
  • The timing matters because Boston sits ahead of Baltimore for the final wild-card spot and the short-term catcher shortages could influence the Orioles’ on-field lineup for the Red Sox series and decisions before the trade deadline.