NEW YORK — Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman was positioned on the injured listing Saturday for the primary time in his profession due to a strained left indirect.
Rutschman, 27, had an MRI on Saturday morning, and the Orioles introduced the transfer about quarter-hour earlier than their recreation towards the New York Yankees.
“He is been tremendous sturdy, particularly for a catcher,” Baltimore interim supervisor Tony Mansolino mentioned. “Sadly, if he does, if it is a factor, he will go, however hopefully it is not too lengthy.”
Rutschman had been in Baltimore’s authentic lineup Friday because the designated hitter earlier than feeling ache throughout batting observe and being scratched. The Orioles recalled Maverick Handley, who will function the backup to Gary Sanchez till Rutschman returns.
Rutschman is hitting .227 with eight homers and 20 RBIs in 68 video games this season.
The highest general decide within the 2019 newbie draft is hitting .309 (17-for-55) in his previous 15 video games after hitting .182 (16-for-88) in his earlier 25.
Rutschman has been among the many extra sturdy catchers within the majors. After enjoying 113 video games following his debut in Could 2022, he appeared in 154 video games in 2023 and 148 final season.
Handley is 3-for-40 in 15 video games with the Orioles this season. In 17 video games with Triple-A Norfolk, he’s hitting .322 with one house run and 5 RBIs.