Adley Rutschman Placed on Concussion IL; Recovery Plan Set

WHO:

Sportskeeda - Adley Rutschman, Baltimore Orioles catcher

MLB.com - Craig Albernaz, Orioles manager; Colt Emerson, Seattle Mariners shortstop; Michael Siani, outfielder; Samuel Basallo, catcher; Sam Huff, backup catcher; Chadwick Tromp, taxi squad player; Dylan Beavers, outfielder

WHAT:

Sportskeeda - Adley Rutschman was placed on the 7-day concussion Injured List (IL) after suffering an injury.

MLB.com - Rutschman was hit on the left side of the head by a throw from Colt Emerson during a game against the Seattle Mariners.

MLB.com - Rutschman is eligible to return next Friday when the Orioles open a three-game home series against the Nationals.

MLB.com - Rutschman has a season batting average of .254 with 15 doubles, one triple, eight home runs, 40 RBIs, and a .787 OPS in 54 games.

MLB.com - The Orioles recalled Michael Siani from Triple-A Norfolk to fill Rutschman’s spot on the 26-man roster.

WHERE:

Sportskeeda - The injury occurred during a game in Seattle.

MLB.com - The Orioles played at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

WHEN:

Sportskeeda - Rutschman's IL placement is retroactive to Friday.

MLB.com - Rutschman was removed from the game during the ninth inning of a loss to the Mariners.

MLB.com - The Orioles are scheduled to continue their West Coast road trip with a three-game set in Anaheim starting Monday.

WHY:

MLB.com - Rutschman suffered a concussion due to being hit in the head by a throw during a play attempting to complete a double play.

HOW:

MLB.com - Rutschman was hit by a throw from Colt Emerson, who was trying to complete a double play from inside second base at close range.

Adley Rutschman, the Baltimore Orioles catcher, has been placed on the 7-day concussion Injured List after being hit on the left side of the head by a throw from Seattle Mariners shortstop Colt Emerson during a game in Seattle. Rutschman is eligible to return next Friday when the Orioles kick off a three-game home series against the Nationals, and he currently holds a season batting average of .254 with 40 RBIs in 54 games. To fill Rutschman's spot on the roster, the Orioles have recalled Michael Siani from Triple-A Norfolk.