Samuel Basallo

Samuel Basallo said he is feeling much better and hopes to return on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Basallo had X-rays return negative after he was hit by a pitch on Wednesday. He should return for the final series of the season for the Orioles.

Samuel Basallo's X-rays on his right hand revealed no structural damage.

Fantasy Impact

Basallo was forced to exit Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers after a foul tip hit his right hand. He will be out for Sunday's game and will have Monday's team off day to rest, and he is likely to return during the series against the Pittsburgh Pirates that starts on Tuesday.

Samuel Basallo went 1-for-4 in the win over the Dodgers, contributing a home run and an RBI while scoring a run.

Fantasy Impact

After this game, Basallo has a .204 batting average with 9 RBI and 2 home runs across 15 games this season.

Samuel Basallo went 1-for-4 in the Orioles’ 5-0 loss to Boston on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Basallo raised his hit total to 7 while maintaining a .226 average and .273 OBP through 31 at-bats. Though still early in his sample, the young catcher remains a watchlist candidate in dynasty or deep formats.

Samuel Basallo has agreed to an eight-year, $67 million contract extension with the Baltimore Orioles.

Fantasy Impact

The Orioles' #1 prospect made his big league debut earlier this week and has already signed the largest pre-arbitration contract for a catcher in history. The deal can max out at $88.5 million and will lock in Basallo as a core piece of the Orioles for years to come. He will get a chance to catch every day with Adley Rutschman on the IL, but can also play first base and DH in the long term.