Orioles Place Adley Rutschman On IL, DFA Rudy Martin Jr.
Key Points:
- The Orioles placed catcher Adley Rutschman on the 10-day injured list due to inflammation in his left wrist, marking his third IL stint this season after previous issues with a concussion and left ankle inflammation.
- Baltimore called up catcher Chadwick Tromp from Triple-A Norfolk to fill Rutschman's roster spot, while recently acquired outfielder Rudy Martin Jr. was designated for assignment to open space on the 40-man roster.
- Rutschman has played 67 games this season, batting .251/.331/.433 with eight home runs, but has yet to fully regain his early-career form; the Orioles have not provided a timeline for his return.
- Tromp, known for an aggressive, free-swinging style with a very low walk rate, has limited MLB experience and modest offensive numbers, while Samuel Basallo and Sam Huff remain options behind the plate.
- Rudy Martin Jr., who was traded to Baltimore after exercising an upward mobility clause, did not appear in any major league or Triple-A games for the Orioles and now faces a potential trade, waiver placement, or release within the next week.