BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with left ankle inflammation.

The team announced the move before its game against the San Francisco Giants.

Rutschman was scratched from the Orioles’ lineup about two hours prior to first pitch. Samuel Basallo, originally slated to be the designated hitter, replaced Rutschman behind the plate and Ryan Mountcastle was inserted at DH.


Baltimore Orioles' Adley Rutschman (35) celebrates after scoring on a single from Tyler O'Neill (9) during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Baltimore Orioles’ Adley Rutschman (35) celebrates after scoring on a single from Tyler O’Neill (9) during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Baltimore selected catcher Maverick Handley from Double-A Chesapeake, and right-handed pitcher Chayce McDermott was designted for assignment.

Rutschman was limited to 90 games last season due to injuries and hit .220 with nine home runs and 29 RBIs. He went 3 for 5 with two doubles in a 6-3 loss Friday night and is batting .294 with three RBIs through 10 games this year.

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Baltimore Orioles' Adley Rutschman follows through on a one-run double against the Minnesota Twins to score the go-ahead run during the seventh inning of an MLB baseball game, Sunday, March 29, 2026 in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Baltimore Orioles’ Adley Rutschman follows through on a one-run double against the Minnesota Twins to score the go-ahead run during the seventh inning of an MLB baseball game, Sunday, March 29, 2026 in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)