Samuel Basallo - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Good to go Sunday Basallo (abdomen) is starting at catcher and batting cleanup in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact The 21-year-old departed Thursday's spring game due to abdominal discomfort, but he's ready to retake the field after getting a couple days off. The fact Basallo is immediately working behind the plate rather than being eased back in as a designated hitter is an indication that the injury wasn't a serious concern.

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Returning Sunday Basallo (abdomen) will start at catcher in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against Boston, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Abdominal discomfort forced Basallo out of Thursday's game early, but he was never brought in for imaging and is now set to return behind the plate after a two-day break. The 21-year-old backstop has begun the spring 2-for-8 with three runs scored through four contests.

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Samuel Basallo's injury led Orioles fans down a dark spring training path Baltimore Orioles were seeing flashbacks to Grayson Rodriguez last year when Samuel Basallo's injury update was first provided.

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Aiming to return this weekend Basallo (abdomen) believes he'll be ready to return to Grapefruit League play this weekend, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Basallo was pulled from Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers due to right-side abdominal discomfort, but he thinks it was merely cramping and imaging was deemed unnecessary. Consider the young slugger day-to-day.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

No additional testing scheduled Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said that Basallo's (abdomen) removal from Thursday's game versus the Tigers was precautionary and he doesn't believe the catcher will undergo additi...

Impact The skipper added that Basallo could have remained in the game, but he felt no need to push things this early in spring training. Basallo was diagnosed with right-side abdominal discomfort following a tag play at home plate Thursday, but it appears he has avoided a serious injury and can be considered day-to-day.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo exits spring training game after play at plate

Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo has left an exhibition game because of right side abdominal discomfort

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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Dealing with abdominal injury Basallo was pulled from Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers due to right-side abdominal discomfort, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Basallo suffered the injury when he lunged to tag out Matt Vierling on a play at the plate. Though it's a positive that the Orioles are not immediately calling the injury a strain, it's possible Basallo still needs to undergo more testing. The club could offer more details regarding the 21-year-old's condition after the game, but he'll likely be unavailable for at least a few days, at minimum.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

O's top prospect Basallo exits with injury after play at the plate SARASOTA, Fla. -- Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo exited Thursday afternoon’s Grapefruit League game vs. the Tigers at Ed Smith Stadium in th...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Injured on play at plate Basallo was removed from Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers after being injured on a tag play at home plate, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Drawing a start at catcher, Basallo had to lunge to tag out Matt Vierling in the top of the third inning and, in doing so, looked like he might have tweaked something. He was visited by the trainers before eventually walking off the field under his own power. The Orioles should have an update soon on Basallo's condition.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Stream O's games through the MLB App To go along with a young crew featuring Gunnar Henderson, Jackson Holliday, Samuel Basallo and Adley Rutschman, the Orioles added some veter...

FEBRUARY 10 • MLB.COM

Samuel Basallo role exposes a risky Orioles roster flaw for 2026 The Baltimore Orioles are hoping Samuel Basallo will be a big contributor in 2026. However, using him as the primary designated hitter prese...

FEBRUARY 9 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Samuel Basallo revealed offseason development that should have Orioles fans hyped Baltimore Orioles prospect Samuel Basallo is going to be a key part of the 2026 team and the fact that he's lost 15 pounds this offseason sh...

FEBRUARY 1 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Slims down over winter Basallo said at the Orioles' recent Birdland Caravan fan event that he's lost around 15 pounds this offseason, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Listed at 6-foot-4 and 250 pounds, Basallo could afford to slim down a bit without sacrificing the massive power that's helped propel him to being one of the most exciting young hitters in baseball. The 21-year-old is locked into an Opening Day roster spot after signing an eight-year, $67 million contract extension six days into his big-league career. Where the playing time will come from is less of a sure thing, as the Orioles have Adley Rutschman at catcher and Pete Alonso at first base. Settling in at designated hitter is Basallo's most likely path, but he will get starts in the field, as well.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Samuel Basallo question just forced the Orioles to make a move The Baltimore Orioles signed free agent catcher Sam Huff. It can be assumed that this is insurance for rookie catcher Samuel Basallo.

JANUARY 15 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Orioles' in-division prospect dominance appears to be over with latest rankings The Baltimore Orioles still have the best prospect in the American League East in catcher Samuel Basallo, but the rest of the division is qu...

JANUARY 15 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Orioles need Samuel Basallo to win Rookie of the Year in 2026 more than fans realize The Baltimore Orioles may be banking on Samuel Basallo breaking out in 2026 more than anyone (including themselves) realizes ahead of his po...

JANUARY 6 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Orioles' Samuel Basallo extension looks even better after surprise Christmas move The Baltimore Orioles had to already be happy with their extension to Samuel Basallo. After seeing Tyler Soderstrom's extension, they should...

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Alonso's arrival gives Orioles credibility, proving they can land a major free agent

The Baltimore Orioles introduced Pete Alonso at Camden Yards after reaching a $155 million, five-year deal with the slugging first baseman earlier in the week

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Pete Alonso to be introduced by Orioles on Friday after finalizing $155 million, 5-year contract

Slugging first baseman Pete Alonso and the Baltimore Orioles have completed their $155 million, five-year contract and Baltimore called a news conference for Friday to introduce th...

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Orioles appear to be hedging their bets on Adley Rutschman's future with latest roster move Adley Rutschman trade buzz has revved up since the Orioles extended Samuel Basallo in August, and it remains loud this offseason as Baltimor...

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

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DECEMBER 10, 2025 • MLB.COM

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Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo exits spring training game after play at plate

Alonso's arrival gives Orioles credibility, proving they can land a major free agent

Pete Alonso to be introduced by Orioles on Friday after finalizing $155 million, 5-year contract

Albernaz takes over as Orioles manager with an eye on a 2026 rebound in Baltimore