Adley Rutschman Hits IL Again as Orioles Make Roster Moves
WHO:
MLB.com - Adley Rutschman, 28-year-old catcher for the Baltimore Orioles
MLB.com - Chadwick Tromp, catcher selected to fill Rutschman's spot
MLB.com - Rudy Martin Jr., outfielder designated for assignment
MLB Trade Rumors - Samuel Basallo, catcher on the Orioles' roster
MLB Trade Rumors - Pete Alonso and Taylor Ward, veterans added to the Orioles
WHAT:
MLB.com - Rutschman was placed on the 10-day injured list due to left wrist inflammation.
MLB.com - This is Rutschman's third trip to the injured list this season.
MLB.com - Rutschman has played 67 games this season, hitting .251 with 19 doubles, one triple, eight home runs, 47 RBIs, and a .764 OPS.
MLB Trade Rumors - Rutschman has also missed time due to a concussion and left ankle inflammation.
MLB Trade Rumors - Chadwick Tromp has a career batting average of .225 in 208 MLB plate appearances.
WHERE:
MLB.com - The Orioles are based in Baltimore, Maryland.
MLB.com - The series opener against the Boston Red Sox is taking place in Boston.
WHEN:
MLB.com - Rutschman was placed on the injured list ahead of a Monday night game.
MLB Trade Rumors - Rutschman has missed time from April 11-21 due to left ankle inflammation and from June 19-28 due to a concussion.
WHY:
MLB.com - Rutschman was placed on the injured list due to left wrist inflammation.
HOW:
MLB Trade Rumors - The Orioles selected Tromp's contract from Triple-A Norfolk to fill Rutschman's roster spot.
MLB Trade Rumors - Rudy Martin Jr. was designated for assignment to create a 40-man roster spot for Tromp.
Adley Rutschman, the 28-year-old catcher for the Baltimore Orioles, has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to left wrist inflammation, marking his third trip to the injured list this season. To fill his spot, the Orioles have selected Chadwick Tromp's contract from Triple-A Norfolk, while Rudy Martin Jr. has been designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster. Rutschman has played 67 games this season, hitting .251 with 19 doubles, eight home runs, and 47 RBIs.