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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.

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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
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