C - Baltimore Orioles
- Age 21
- Bats: L
- Throws: R
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Basallo (abdomen) exited Thursday's Grapefruit League game against Detroit with right-side abdominal discomfort. He believes the issue was simply cramping, and imaging was not necessary.
Fantasy Impact
Basallo anticipates being ready to return to game action this weekend. The abdominal problem does not appear to be serious.
Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo exited Thursday's spring training game early due to abdominal pain.
Fantasy Impact
After the game, Orioles skipper Craig Albernaz told the media that Basallo's exit was precautionary, although he didn't know if further testing would be required. One of the top prospects in the game, Basallo scuffled in his first exposure to the big leagues, hitting .165 with four home runs across 118 trips to the plate last season.
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.
