Orioles Place Adley Rutschman On IL, Designate Rudy Martin Jr.
The Baltimore Orioles face a catcher crisis after placing Adley Rutschman on the IL and designating Rudy Martin Jr. for assignment.
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The brief
The Baltimore Orioles have placed All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman on the 10-day injured list due to wrist inflammation. This marks Rutschman's third stint on the IL this season.
Simultaneously, the team has designated Rudy Martin Jr. for assignment. Coverage from MLB.com, CBS News, and MASN emphasizes the timing of these moves as the team enters a series opener in Boston.
Additional reporting from ESPN and The Baltimore Banner notes that Samuel Basallo also left a recent game early due to shoulder discomfort. Further developments may center on the team's catching depth following the loss of Rutschman and Basallo's exit, as well as the eventual status of Rudy Martin Jr.
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Quick answers
Why was Adley Rutschman placed on the IL?
Rutschman was placed on the 10-day injured list due to wrist inflammation/discomfort.
How many times has Rutschman been on the IL this season?
According to MLB.com, this is his third time on the IL this season.
Who else on the Orioles is experiencing health issues?
Catcher Samuel Basallo exited a game early due to shoulder discomfort.
Coverage (6)
- Orioles win seventh straight as Adley Rutschman sits with wrist discomfort, Samuel Basallo leaves early The Baltimore Banner · 19h ago
- Rutschman returns to injured list, lineups and notes before Orioles-Red Sox series opener in Boston MASN · 19h ago
- Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo exits with shoulder discomfort ESPN · 19h ago
- Baltimore Orioles place All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman on 10-day IL CBS News · 19h ago
- Orioles lose Rutschman (wrist inflammation) to IL for 3rd time this season MLB.com · 19h ago
- Orioles Place Adley Rutschman On IL, Designate Rudy Martin Jr. MLB Trade Rumors · 19h ago
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