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Orioles Scratch Adley Rutschman With Left Ankle Soreness

Baltimore confronts another availability question during a stretch with 10 players already on the injured list.

Apr 3, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) looks on before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Orioles removed catcher Adley Rutschman from the starting lineup before the Giants game at Camden Yards because of left ankle soreness.
  • Samuel Basallo shifted from designated hitter to catcher and Ryan Mountcastle took the DH spot in the revised lineup.
  • The team has not determined the cause or severity of Rutschman's ankle issue and will evaluate his availability.
  • Rutschman has started strong in 2026, posting a .294 average and an .855 OPS through 10 games after a 3-for-5, two-double night in the series opener.
  • The scratch comes as Baltimore manages 10 injured-list placements, including Jackson Holliday after hamate surgery, Jordan Westburg with a partial UCL tear, and Zach Eflin following Tommy John surgery.