Orioles win 7th straight as Adley Rutschman sits with wrist discomfort; Basallo leaves early
- On Sunday, July 19, 2026, the Baltimore Orioles navigated dual catcher injuries against the Houston Astros, with All-Star Adley Rutschman missing the game due to left wrist discomfort and rookie Samuel Basallo exiting in the second inning with right shoulder discomfort.
- Manager Craig Albernaz described Basallo's injury as "a lingering thing" that "just aggravated today," explaining why the rookie had to leave mid-game.
- Basallo, 21, is batting.241 with 16 home runs and 46 RBIs in his first full season, while Rutschman holds a.251 average with 47 RBIs in 67 games this season.
- Before Sunday's game, the Orioles called up Sam Huff from Triple-A Norfolk, who replaced Basallo behind the plate and finished 0 for 3 with a walk in the victory.
- Baltimore secured a seventh consecutive win Sunday, matching the club's longest winning streak since 2023, providing momentum despite the catching injuries.
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Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo exits game in Houston with shoulder discomfort
HOUSTON (AP) — Baltimore Orioles rookie catcher Samuel Basallo left in the second inning of Sunday’s game against the Houston Astros because of right shoulder discomfort.
Orioles win 7th straight as Adley Rutschman sits with wrist discomfort; Basallo leaves early
Baltimore Orioles All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman missed Sunday’s 4-2 win over the Houston Astros with left wrist discomfort, and his replacement, Samuel Basallo, left in the second inning because of right shoulder discomfort.
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