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Orioles got lucky after Samuel Basallo injury scare, but catcher remains huge question mark

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.