Aug 23, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer (64) greeted by catcher Samuel Basallo (29) at the end of the first inning against the Houston Astros at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images
SARASOTA—Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo left Thursday’s Grapefruit League game against Detroit because of abdominal discomfort in his right side.
In the top of the third inning, Basallo tagged out Detroit’s Matt Vierling at home plate. After he was examined by head athletic trainer Scott Barringer and talked with manager Craig Albernaz, he left the game and was replaced by Ethan Anderson.
Basallo walked off without aid.
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