In the ninth inning of Wednesday night’s loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, Baltimore Orioles top prospect Samuel Basallo took a fastball flush off his right wrist and immediately doubled over in pain. Trainers rushed to his side as the 21-year-old slowly walked off the field, clutching what could have been the Orioles’ future in his hand.
The good news arrived quickly. X-rays were negative, no fractures were found, and Basallo avoided what could have been a devastating blow for both him and the franchise. Still, with only one series left in the season, his immediate return remains uncertain.