Samuel Basallo

Orioles No. 2 prospect Samuel Basallo was removed from Saturday's Double-A Bowie game with a right ankle contusion.

Fantasy Impact

Basallo can be considered as day-to-day right now. There should be another update on his status soon.

Samuel Basallo was removed from Tuesday’s game early at Double-A Bowie for precautionary reasons after being hit on the right thumb.

Fantasy Impact

It does not appear to be anything too serious. The injury happened while blocking a ball behind the plate.

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Samuel Basallo will make his Spring Training debut in the next few days.

Fantasy Impact

Basallo is slated to get 1-2 ABs in Thursday's Spring Breakout game, but he is expected to make his debut sooner. He is working his way back from a stress fracture in his elbow.

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Samuel Basallo is expected to get into Grapefruit League games for the Orioles in mid-March as a DH.

Fantasy Impact

Basallo is expected to catch games in April. He remains one of the top prospects in the majors.

Samuel Basallo took batting practice on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Basallo is recovering from a stress fracture in his throwing elbow. The Orioles prospect is expected to return behind the plate in April.