Samuel Basallo Fantasy Stats

Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo went 2-for-5 in Wednesday's 8-3 win over the Rangers, with one of his hits being his first home run of 2026. It was a 437-foot solo blast to center that came off the bat at 109.5 mph. The left-handed slugger has reached base safely via hit or walk in four of the first five games, and there should be plenty more home runs on the way over the course of the season. The 21-year-old is getting regular at-bats to begin the year, making three starts at designated hitter, two at catcher, and one at first base, so with consistent playing time, there should be upwards of 25 home runs (or more) in his bat in 2026. The Dominican is available in more than 60 percent of Yahoo! leagues, but that number will probably start to creep up, especially when he gains eligibility at first base.

Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo is not in the starting lineup for the series opener on Monday at Camden Yards against the visiting Texas Rangers, according to MLB.com. Adley Rutschman is behind the plate and will bat cleanup for the O's against right-hander Jack Leiter. Outfielder Tyler O'Neill is the designated hitter and will hit out of the five-hole. The 21-year-old Basallo will get his first day off of the 2026 season after he started in each of the first three games of the year versus the Minnesota Twins. Basallo went 2-for-10 in the first three games with two walks and four strikeouts at the dish. Young outfielder Dylan Beavers is also making a start on Monday with O'Neill at DH, getting the nod in right field and batting sixth. Basallo should be back in the starting lineup for fantasy managers for Game 2 of the series on Tuesday night.

Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo has been off to an impressive start to spring training, offering plenty of optimism for his performance during the regular season. He currently owns a .320/.414/.560 slash line with one home run, seven RBI, and a 13.8% walk rate. His strikeout rate is an alarming 27.6%, but that's a fair trade-off if the bat continues to play. The improved slash line is a welcome sign for fantasy managers, given that Basallo slashed .165/.229/.330 with 55 wRC+ across 31 games in the majors last year. The Orioles are still optimistic that Basallo can be their catcher of the future, so his solid spring is encouraging. He'll likely split catching duties with Adley Rutschman this year.

Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (abdomen) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Boston Red Sox. Basallo was forced to make an early exit during Thursday's game due to abdominal discomfort. He received a few days off to rest and is ready to return behind the plate on Sunday. The 21-year-old struggled during his 31 games with the Orioles last season. Despite some early struggles, the Orioles have confidence that Basallo can be their catcher of the future. He'll bat cleanup and start behind the plate against the Red Sox on Sunday.

Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (abdomen) said he's "feeling good" after being checked by the medical team on Thursday, according to Jake Rill of MLB.com. Basallo felt "cramping" as part of the discomfort that he felt while tagging a runner out at home plate in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Detroit Tigers. The good news is that it's not a serious injury, and he won't go for additional testing. Basallo thinks he'd be ready to play this weekend, but it's up to the team. "Everything is good," Basallo said through an interpreter. The 21-year-old backstop appears to have dodged a bullet and should be ready for the start of his first full season in the big leagues, and he's expected to play regularly behind the dish against right-handers. Basallo is one of the more intriguing up-and-coming young catchers with plenty of power upside. Target him as a high-end No. 2 catcher.

Baltimore Orioles catching prospect Samuel Basallo (abdomen) is not expected to undergo further testing. The top prospect was removed from Thursday's game with an abdominal injury, but it appears the move was precautionary. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status over the next few days, but Basallo looks to have avoided a serious injury. Orioles manager Craig Albernaz also noted that Basallo could have remained in the game. The 21-year-old made his MLB debut last summer and is poised to see a near-everyday role in the upcoming campaign. Through his first 31 games in the majors, Basallo held a .165/.229/.300 line with a modest .559 OPS. However, at Triple-A Norfolk, Basallo posted a strong .270/.377/.589 line with 23 home runs across 76 games. The young backstop is a top high-end No. 2 catcher in all formats heading into 2026.

Updating a previous report, Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (abdomen) left Thursday's Grapefruit League game with right-side abdominal discomfort, the team announced. Basallo was injured when he reached out to tag Matt Vierling out on a play at the plate. The 21-year-old Dominican backstop eventually walked off the field under his own power, and he should be considered day-to-day for now. After making his MLB debut last year, the left-handed hitter is expected to see plenty of playing time behind the dish in Baltimore if he's healthy in 2025, allowing Adley Rutschman to play first base or serve as the designated hitter. Basallo hit only .165/.229/.330 with a .559 OPS over a small sample size of 31 games played last year, but he's a rising young catching talent who should be considered a high-end No. 2 fantasy catcher as long as this injury isn't serious. UPDATE: Manager Craig Albernaz said Basallo's exit was "precautionary" and that he could have stayed in the game. He is not expected to undergo additional testing.

Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (undisclosed) was injured on a play at the plate in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Detroit Tigers, according to Jake Rill of MLB.com. Basallo tagged the runner out, but then stayed down for a bit and was checked by head athletic trainer Scott Barringer. The Orioles removed Basallo from the game, but he was able to walk off the field under his own power. It appeared to be some sort of oblique or core-muscle injury, as the 21-year-old immediately grabbed at his midsection. We'll have more details on the severity and specific nature of Basallo's injury when they become available. The former top prospect is expected to do more catching in Baltimore this year, which will allow Adley Rutschman to play either first base or serve as the designated hitter. In his major-league debut in 31 games last year, Basallo went 18-for-109 (.165) with four homers, 15 RBI, and 30 K's in 118 plate appearances. He's an up-and-coming catcher in the big leagues, but he could sit often against lefties.

According to Jake Rill of MLB.com, Baltimore Orioles catching prospect Samuel Basallo has lost 15 pounds in the offseason. Basallo is poised to spend the entire 2026 season in the major leagues and appears to have entered camp in great physical shape. Basallo began the 2025 season with the Norfolk Tides and posted a strong .270/.377/.589 slash line with 17 doubles and 23 home runs across a 76-game stint. He was then promoted to Baltimore in the second half and held a modest .169/.229/.330 line over his first 31 games. During this brief taste, the game's top catching prospect hit four home runs, added six doubles, but carried a 30:6 K:BB. Basallo is expected to split time behind the dish and at DH with Adley Rutschman. With the potential to see an everyday role in the lineup, Basallo is a top breakout pick at the catcher position, given his elite raw power.

Baltimore Orioles catching prospect Samuel Basallo could see nearly every day at-bats with the Orioles to open the 2026 season. The top catching prospect in the sport and the overall No. 7-ranked per MLB Pipeline, made his long-awaited MLB debut in August of the 2025 season. Through his first 31 games in Baltimore, Bassalo showed some growing pains, posting a .165/.229/.330 line with a modest .559 OPS. He hit four home runs but carried a 30:6 K:BB. Through 70 games with Triple-A Norfolk, Basallo posted an impressive .270/.377/.589 line with 17 doubles and 23 home runs. During his brief stint with the Orioles last season, Basallo logged 22 games behind the dish with seven at DH and two at first base. With Pete Alonso now on the roster, Basallo will likely only rotate between catcher and DH. Managers should expect Basallo to open the campaign, rotating with Adley Rutschman behind the dish and at DH, given his usage last summer. However, if Basallo sees these struggles continue, he could lose DH at-bats to Tyler O'Neill or Ryan Mountcastle.