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Orioles add catching depth ahead of final game with Diamondbacks
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The Baltimore Orioles have added veteran catcher Sam Huff from Triple-A Norfolk to provide depth after Adley Rutschman was placed on the injured list due to ankle inflammation. Samuel Basallo will be the primary catcher for the final game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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The Baltimore Orioles roster has seen a few roster changes over the past week, as injuries have taken their toll. Catcher Adley Rutschman is the latest Orioles player to hit the injured list with left ankle inflammation on April 11.
Due to his injury, catcher Samuel Basallo will be the primary option to fill in behind the dish for manager Craig Albernaz. However, ahead of their series finale with the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Orioles added some catching depth to help Basallo out.
The Baltimore Orioles add a veteran catcher to provide support for Samuel Basallo
According to the Orioles on X, they have selected the contract of catcher Sam Huff from Triple-A Norfolk to be Basallo’s backup. In nine games at Norfolk, the 28-year-old was hitting .156 with a .438 OPS.
A veteran of parts of five big league seasons, Huff played in 20 games for the San Francisco Giants last season, hitting .208 with a .598 OPS.
To make room for Huff on the 40-man roster, the Orioles designated left-hander Jayvien Sandridge for assignment, and optioned left-hander Nick Raquet to Triple-A.
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Raquet, 30, appeared in two games for the Orioles, having a 16.20 ERA, while Sandridge, 27, made two appearances and allowed no earned runs in Triple-A.
The Orioles expect Rutschman to be back by the end of April, but having Huff provide Basallo with a backup in the meantime will prove to be valuable. Basallo has also played five games as the Orioles designated hitter and one at first base.
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Why did the Orioles add Sam Huff to their roster?
The Orioles added Sam Huff to provide catching depth after Adley Rutschman was injured and placed on the injured list.
What is Adley Rutschman's injury status?
Adley Rutschman is currently on the injured list due to left ankle inflammation.
How has Sam Huff performed in Triple-A before joining the Orioles?
Before joining the Orioles, Sam Huff had a batting average of .156 with a .438 OPS in nine games at Triple-A Norfolk.
