Samuel Basallo
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June 7, 2026
Back in Sunday's lineup
Basallo (abdomen) is starting behind home plate and batting fifth against the Blue Jays on Sunday, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis
Basallo was out of Saturday's lineup due to abdominal discomfort but entered the game in the ninth inning as a pinch hitter. He's been cleared to serve as the Orioles' catcher for Sunday's series finale while Adley Rutschman operates as the designated hitter.
June 6, 2026
Imaging comes back clean
An MRI on Basallo's right abdomen came back negative Saturday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis
Basallo left Friday's contest in the sixth inning with abdominal discomfort, but he seems to have avoided a serious injury. He'll miss out on the starting nine Saturday but could be available off the bench and is likely to return to the lineup within the next couple of days.
June 6, 2026
Not in Saturday's lineup
Basallo (abdomen) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Toronto.
Analysis
Basallo will officially miss a start after exiting Friday's game with right abdominal discomfort. Sam Huff was selected from Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday to provide depth at catcher in case Basallo needs to spend time on the injured list, though it remains unknown whether that will be necessary. Taylor Ward will work as Baltimore's DH in place of Basallo on Saturday, opening up left field for Blaze Alexander.
June 6, 2026
Exits with abdominal discomfort
Basallo was removed from Friday's game against Toronto with right abdominal discomfort, Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com reports.
Analysis
Basallo went 0-for-2 at the plate before exiting the game in the sixth inning. It's unknown whether his injury will force him to miss additional starts, though the Orioles could provide some clarity after the game.