Orioles Reinstate Catcher Adley Rutschman From Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles have reinstated catcher Adley Rutschman from the 10-day injured list ahead of their series against the Toronto Blue Jays, marking his return after a left oblique strain sidelined him since June 21. Before his injury, Rutschman was hitting .227 with eight home runs and 20 RBIs over 68 games, showing signs of improvement with a hot streak in June where he hit .309. Despite his solid individual performance, the Orioles have struggled overall, holding a 47-58 record and sitting last in the AL East, which has led to trade speculation surrounding Rutschman's future with the team. Interim manager Tony Mansolino indicated Rutschman might get more starts as a designated hitter initially to ease him back into action, although he is expected to resume catching duties soon. The Orioles also made other roster moves, including reinstating pitcher Keegan Akin and designating catcher Jacob Stallings for assignment. While the Orioles drafted two catchers recently, sources suggest this does not reflect a lack of confidence in Rutschman, but his long-term status with Baltimore remains uncertain amid trade deadline considerations.