Orioles activate Samuel Basallo from injured list ahead of Yankees game
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 10:30 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles activated catcher Samuel Basallo from the injured list prior to their game against the New York Yankees on August 19, 2026. Basallo has been sidelined since July 19 due to a shoulder injury. Following his absence, the Orioles have a record of 12-14, yet remain in contention for a postseason spot, just one game behind the final wild card position. Manager Craig Albernaz expressed his pleasure in having Basallo back, noting his strong rehab efforts. Basallo is positioned at first base for the game, with catcher Carlos Narváez starting.
- •Basallo missed the last 30 games due to a shoulder injury.
- •The Orioles are 12-14 since Basallo last played.
- •Baltimore is one game behind the wild card spot entering the game.
- •Carlos Narváez will start at catcher with Basallo at first base.
- 11:16 PMESPN MLB — Catcher Basallo (shoulder) returns for Orioles
- 9:53 PMYahoo Sports — Basallo returns from his shoulder injury for the Orioles before their game against the Yankees
"The Baltimore Orioles activated catcher Samuel Basallo from the injured list before Wednesday night's game against the New York Yankees. Basallo hasn't played since July 19 because of a shoulder injury. The Orioles capped a seven-game winning streak that day, but since then they are just 12-14.
"The Orioles activated catcher Samuel Basallo from the injured list before Wednesday night's game against the Yankees.
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External links- ESPN MLBAug 19, 2026, 11:16 PMCatcher Basallo (shoulder) returns for Orioles
The Orioles activated catcher Samuel Basallo from the injured list before Wednesday night's game against the Yankees.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 9:53 PMBasallo returns from his shoulder injury for the Orioles before their game against the Yankees
The Baltimore Orioles activated catcher Samuel Basallo from the injured list before Wednesday night's game against the New York Yankees. Basallo hasn't played since July 19 because of a shoulder injury. The Orioles capped a seven-game winning streak that day, but since then they are just 12-14.
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