Samuel Basallo's struggles raise questions for Orioles heading into offseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo is facing a difficult end to his rookie season. After a promising start, injuries have impacted his performance significantly, with a drop in batting average and power following his return from the injured list. The Orioles are facing elimination from playoff contention, and this poor finish has raised concerns about the team's future and Basallo's development. The organization is expected to analyze Basallo's late-season struggles as they prepare for the offseason.
- •Basallo's batting average has plummeted to.150 since returning from injury.
- •He was hitting.241 with 16 home runs before his IL stint in July.
- •Rutschman has been traded, adding pressure on Basallo in the lineup.
- •The Orioles are likely to miss the playoffs for a second consecutive year.
- •Injuries have significantly affected Basallo's bat speed and overall performance.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Solving Samuel Basallo’s late-season struggles should be Orioles top offseason priority
"After some early success, injuries seem to have derailed the young catcher’s rookie season.
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