Samuel Basallo - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Grabbing seat versus lefty Basallo is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Red Sox.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Basallo has just a .466 OPS versus lefty hurlers this season, so he'll exit the lineup as the Red Sox send southpaw Jake Bennett to the bump. Carlos Narvaez will do the catching for the Orioles in the series opener.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brett Sullivan's 2-run single in the 11th lifts the Rockies to a 6-5 win over the Orioles

Brett Sullivan’s two-out, two-run single capped Colorado’s 11th-inning comeback, and the Rockies beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-5

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Colton Cowser saves Orioles with incredible catch to preserve 2-1 victory over Rockies

Colton Cowser made a spectacular leaping catch above the center-field fence for the final out, robbing Jake McCarthy of a game-winning homer and preserving the Baltimore Orioles’ 2...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Back in Monday's lineup Basallo (hand) is in the lineup for Monday's matchup with the Rockies, per Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com.

Impact After missing Sunday's series finale against the A's due to a right hand injury, Basallo will re-enter the starting lineup to kick off Baltimore's series with Colorado on Monday. The 21-year-old will bat sixth and handle the catching duties.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Out of Sunday's lineup Basallo (hand) is absent from the lineup for Sunday's matchup with the Athletics.

Impact After being removed early from Saturday's game with a right hand injury, Basallo will sit out Sunday's series finale in Sacramento. Pete Alonso will act as the designated hitter and bat second, while Carlos Narvaez will catch balls and strikes behind the plate and bat eighth for Baltimore.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Exits with possible hand injury Basallo was removed from the eighth inning of Saturday's game against the Athletics due to an apparent right hand injury, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Basallo blocked a pitch with his right hand in the seventh inning. He initially stayed in the game after being checked on by trainers but was removed from the contest following his plate appearance in the eighth, with Yohel Pozo taking over behind home plate. The Orioles should have an update on Basallo once he undergoes more tests.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan and Urías homer as Cardinals beat Orioles 7-5 to snap 5-game losing streak

Blaze Jordan and Ramón Urías homered early to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-5, snapping a five-game losing streak

AUGUST 27 • Associated Press

Comes up clutch off bench Basallo went 1-for-1 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Rays.

Impact Basallo pinch hit in the eighth inning, tying the game with a 411-foot blast off Kevin Kelly. The rookie is now 2-for-11 in four games since returning from the injured list Wednesday, and he should see plenty of playing time down the stretch. On the year, he's slashing .239/.303/.451 with 17 homers, 48 RBI and 35 runs scored across 323 plate appearances.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Basallo comes through with clutch PH homer, before O's walk it off in 10 BALTIMORE -- On Aug. 22, 2025, the Orioles signed Samuel Basallo to an eight-year, $67 million extension. In doing so, they showed their str...

AUGUST 23 • MLB.COM

Beavers leads off 10th with pinch double to lift the Orioles past the Rays, 3-2

Dylan Beavers led off the 10th inning with a pinch double to right-center to score automatic runner Leody Taveras from second and give the Baltimore Orioles a 3-2 victory over the...

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Resting Saturday Basallo isn't in the starting lineup versus Tampa Bay on Saturday.

Impact Basallo returned Wednesday from a stint on the injured list caused by a shoulder injury and went 1-for-10 with three strikeouts while starting three straight days. He'll get a breather Saturday with Carlos Narvaez starting at catcher and Pete Alonso getting a day off his feet as the Orioles' DH.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Orioles reinstate C Samuel Basallo (shoulder) to active roster Deadspin | Orioles reinstate C Samuel Basallo (shoulder) to active roster

AUGUST 19 • DEADSPIN.COM

Basallo returns from his shoulder injury for the Orioles before their game against the Yankees

The Baltimore Orioles have activated catcher Samuel Basallo from the injured list before their game against the New York Yankees

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Orioles Rookie Samuel Basallo Returns from Injured List to Make Surprise Start at First Base As of 4:30 P.M. on Wednesday, Samuel Basallo was officially reinstated to the Orioles’ roster. After missing a month in the big leagues with...

AUGUST 19 • SI.COM

Basallo reinstated from IL, inserted into O's lineup vs. Yankees BALTIMORE -- A big bat is back in Baltimore's lineup. The Orioles reinstated catcher Samuel Basallo from the 10-day injured list and inserte...

AUGUST 19 • MLB.COM

Back from IL, batting cleanup Wednesday The Orioles activated Basallo (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Basallo went 1-for-9 with a double and a 0:2 BB:K in two rehab games, and that was evidently enough to convince the Orioles he was ready to return to the active roster. The 22-year-old will start at first base and bat cleanup in Wednesday's game against the Yankees. Basallo has been shelved for most of the second half due to right shoulder inflammation.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles begin 3-game series with the Yankees

The Baltimore Orioles host the New York Yankees to open a three-game series

AUGUST 18 • Associated Press

Orioles look to extend win streak, take on the Rays

The Baltimore Orioles will try to build upon a three-game win streak with a victory against the Tampa Bay Rays

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Rays host Baltimore Orioles, look to end home slide

The Tampa Bay Rays aim to stop their three-game home losing streak with a win against the Baltimore Orioles

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Basallo (shoulder) scheduled to begin rehab assignment on Sunday ST. PETERSBURG -- One of the Orioles' top offensive producers is moving one step closer to a potential return. Samuel Basallo is scheduled t...

AUGUST 15 • MLB.COM

Beginning assignment Sunday Basallo (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Shoulder inflammation has kept Basallo on the shelf for most of the second half, but after getting the green light to resume taking batting practice Friday, the young backstop is now ready to test his shoulder in a game setting. The Orioles have traded Adley Rutschman to Boston since Basallo landed on the IL, so the latter should have minimal competition for starts behind the plate once he's cleared to return.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Takes batting practice Friday Basallo (shoulder) is taking live batting practice Friday at Tropicana Field ahead of the Orioles' game against the Rays, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Basallo has been sidelined since July 19 due to right shoulder inflammation, but he's now swinging a bat and is expected to head out on a rehab assignment in the very near future. Basallo just turned 22 years old Thursday and owns a .756 OPS with 16 home runs, 46 RBI, 34 runs scored and a 26:82 BB:K across 311 trips to the plate this season. Newcomers Carlos Narvaez and Yohel Pozo have been handling catching duties while Basallo is out.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Rays take on the Orioles in first of 4-game series

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Baltimore Orioles to start a four-game series

AUGUST 14 • Associated Press

Twins and Orioles square off in series rubber match

Both the Minnesota Twins and the Baltimore Orioles are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Orioles catcher Yohel Pozo gets hit in hand by Josh Bell's bat, leaves game

Baltimore Orioles catcher Yohel Pozo left in the third inning of Tuesday’s 5-2 win over Minnesota after he was struck by Josh Bell’s bat on the back of his left hand

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

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