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Samuel Basallo has contract selected by Orioles

by Nicholas Rodriguez | Orioles Correspondent | Sun, Aug 17th 10:59am EDT

The Baltimore Orioles selected Samuel Basallo's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday. (Baltimore Orioles on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact:

Basallo, the Orioles' No. 1 prospect, has been called up after slashing .270/.377/.589 across 321 plate appearances in the minors this season. With Adley Rutschman healthy, Basallo figures to be in a near-everyday role at designated hitter and first base, and could also fill in at catcher when Rutschman needs a day off. In a corresponding move, Zach Eflin was transferred to the 60-day injured list, and Ryan Noda was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk.

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