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Basallo's Shoulder Feeling Better, Easing Orioles' Catcher Crisis
22 Jul
Summary
- Adley Rutschman is on the injured list with left wrist inflammation.
- Samuel Basallo is experiencing right shoulder discomfort but improving.
- Sam Huff is currently the Orioles' third-string catcher option.
The Baltimore Orioles are grappling with a string of injuries affecting their catching corps. Star catcher Adley Rutschman was placed on the injured list, retroactive to July 19, due to left wrist inflammation. Adding to the team's challenges, 21-year-old Samuel Basallo exited a recent game with right shoulder discomfort.
This situation has led to Sam Huff becoming the Orioles' primary catcher, marking him as their third option this season. However, a glimmer of hope emerged ahead of Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Basallo reported that his right shoulder is feeling better, expressing confidence that he will avoid a stint on the injured list and be ready to play again soon.
