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Newsweek
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Orioles Predicted to Replace Ryan Mountcastle as Concerns Mount
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Baltimore Orioles have been disappointed in the playoffs recently. but now it looks like the team could miss them altogether. Baltimore is in last place in the American League East division and holds a 13-23 record after another heartbreaking loss to the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Despite holding one of the most talented rosters of position players in all of baseball, something seems to be off. After losing Corbin Burnes to the Arizona Diamondbacks last winter, the starting rotation has struggled as many expected. But there also seem to be some problems on offense, as the Orioles rank toward the bottom of Major League Baseball in batting average, on-base percentage and total hits. Those issues could call for a roster change, particularly for a team that has several highly-touted prospects waiting in the wings. Writing for FanSided, Zach Pressnell predicted the Orioles will call up Samuel Basallo as a replacement for struggling first baseman Ryan Mountcastle by the end of May. TORONTO, CANADA - MARCH 28: Ryan Mountcastle #6 of the Baltimore Orioles looks on against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on March 28, 2025 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by) TORONTO, CANADA - MARCH 28: Ryan Mountcastle #6 of the Baltimore Orioles looks on against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on March 28, 2025 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by) Sousa/Getty "Basallo could slot in at first base on a regular basis while also doubling as the backup catcher for (Adley) Rutschman," Pressnell explained. "His potential is among the highest in the league, especially for a prospect of his age." At just 20 years old, Basallo has slashed .210/.286/.419 in 62 Triple-A at-bats so far this season, suggesting a call up might be a little premature. But he's ranked as a top-10 prospect in all of baseball and might offer the Orioles their most intriguing option to replace Mountcastle at the moment. After a strong 2024 campaign, Mountcastle is slashing just .209/.244/.322 at a defensive position that typically provides some power for the batting order. If he doesn't turn it around soon and the Orioles' playoff concerns continue to grow, the team might feel it has little to lose by giving Basallo a look. More MLB: Ex-Yankees All-Star Reveals 'Joke' Reason for Bolting to Join Mets
Fox Sports
28-02-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Top MLB prospect Samuel Basallo launches ball over scoreboard in Spring Training
The Samuel Basallo hype train made a stop at Ed Smith Stadium on Thursday. Basallo, the No. 1-ranked catching prospect in Major League Baseball and the No. 13-ranked prospect overall, blasted a home run over the center field scoreboard that landed in the outfield of one of the back fields during the Baltimore Orioles' Spring Training game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Basallo called the home run one of the "top three" longest hits of his career, according to The Baltimore Sun, with the ball having traveled just under 500 feet. The Orioles came out on top, 11-8, and the 20-year-old Saballo had a home run in his lone at-bat. Basallo, who was born in the Dominican Republic, signed with the Orioles as an international free agent in 2021. He was promoted to the triple-A Norfolk Tides in August after spending the majority of the year with the double-A Bowie Baysox. The Orioles finished the 2024 season as the runner-up in the AL East, trailing only the New York Yankees. Baltimore will open their MLB regular season against Toronto on March 27. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily ! FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience Samuel Basallo Baltimore Orioles Major League Baseball recommended Get more from Major League Baseball Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
