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The Baltimore Orioles are sending catcher Adley Rutschman to the 10-day injured list , per MLB Trade Rumors. Baltimore's catcher is dealing with an ankle injury.
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It is a tough blow for the club, as Rutschman has proved invaluable on both offense and defense this season.
"After a down year in 2025, Rutschman has gotten off to a hot start this year, batting .294/.385/.471 with a 154 wRC+ in 39 plate appearances," the outlet reported.
Baltimore is selecting catcher Maverick Handley from Double-A to help out with Rutschman hurt. The Orioles are 7-7 on the season so far , after struggling in 2025.
Rutschman has done well so far this season working at catcher.
"His absence will also be felt behind the plate. Rutschman's work at catcher hasn't been as valuable recently as it was in 2022-23, but he remains a solid option behind the dish. Statcast valued him in the 61st percentile last year for his blocking and pop time, while his framing ability was in the 76th percentile," MLB Trade Rumors reported.
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Samuel Basallo is expected to get some starts at catcher, due to the injury. Handley will also help out as needed.
"Handley, 28, was a sixth-round pick by the Orioles in 2019 and reached the Triple-A level in 2023. He has shown a knack for getting on base, routinely posting walk rates in the 13-15% range," the outlet reported.
The Orioles have been banged up so far this year. Jackson Holliday has been missing time with a hamate injury , and some other players have also been dealing with ailments. The Orioles play Sunday against the San Francisco Giants .
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