With the long-term contract for the Baltimore Orioles top catching prospect Samuel Basallo, former No. 1 overall pick Adley Rutschman may soon be traded.

Ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Boston Red Sox, Rutschman was removed from the lineup due to right abdominal discomfort. “Adley Rutschman has been scratched with right abdominal discomfort, the Orioles say. Updated lineup for tonight’s game against the Red Sox,” wrote The Baltimore Sun’s Matt Weyrich.

The Baltimore Orioles just extended Samuel Basallo, which puts Adley Rutschman on the chopping block amid a disappointing season at the plate.

The Baltimore Orioles made a big move on Friday by extending Samuel Basallo. His extension could mean Adley Rutschman is available.

The Baltimore Orioles have placed catcher Adley Rutschman on the 10-day injured list with a strained right oblique.

The Orioles’ injury-plagued 2025 season will now feature a second trip to the injured list for franchise catcher Adley Rutschman. Baltimore placed Rutschman -- who was diagnosed with a low-grade right oblique strain – on the 15-day IL prior to Thursday night’s series opener vs.

For the second time this season, Adley Rutschman is headed to the IL with an oblique strain. Find out what's next at MLB Trade Rumors.