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Orioles' Basallo Exits Game with Abdominal Discomfort

2/27/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo left Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Detroit Tigers with right-side abdominal discomfort after tagging out a runner at home plate.
Manager Craig Albernaz said the removal was precautionary.
Basallo, 21, made his MLB debut last season after signing an eight-year, $67 million contract extension.
He hit .165 with four home runs in 31 games, though the Orioles face injuries.

History

Historical Context

In 2016, Major League Baseball (MLB) experienced a notable rise in player contract extensions, highlighted by Giancarlo Stanton's $325 million deal. This trend reflects teams' commitment to young talent, as seen with Samuel Basallo's eight-year, $67 million contract. Such financial investments illustrate MLB's evolving strategies to build competitive rosters while navigating the challenges of player injuries and performance pressures.

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Story summary

Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo left Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Detroit Tigers with right-side abdominal discomfort after tagging out a runner at home plate.
Manager Craig Albernaz said the removal was precautionary.
Basallo, 21, made his MLB debut last season after signing an eight-year, $67 million contract extension.
He hit .165 with four home runs in 31 games, though the Orioles face injuries.

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