Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman placed on 10-day injured list with oblique strain

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain, marking his second oblique injury this season after missing five weeks earlier due to a left oblique strain. The injury occurred during a pregame routine and is described as low-grade and mild, but it has already sidelined him for several games. Rutschman, a former No. 1 overall draft pick, has struggled offensively this season, batting .227 with nine home runs and 29 RBIs in 85 games, which is a career low. With the Orioles out of playoff contention and Rutschman’s recurring injuries, the team is expected to take a cautious approach, possibly limiting his return to the final month of the season. Rookie Samuel Basallo, Baltimore’s top catching prospect, has been called up and will serve as the primary catcher in Rutschman’s absence. The Orioles have also recalled outfielder Daniel Johnson in a corresponding roster move to replace Rutschman.