Baltimore Orioles’ Adley Rutschman Placed on Injured List Due to Oblique Strain
The Baltimore Orioles faced a setback as they announced the placement of catcher Adley Rutschman on the 10-day injured list due to a strained left oblique. This marks Rutschman’s first time being sidelined in his four-year MLB career.
In the game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium, Jordan Westburg also exited with a left index finger sprain, adding to the Orioles’ woes. Rutschman’s injury was detected after he was scratched from the lineup on Friday. Interim manager Tony Mansolino confirmed that Rutschman’s side “flared up” during batting practice the night before the game.
Adley Rutschman, 27, has been pivotal for the Orioles this season, boasting a stat line of hitting .227 with eight home runs and 20 RBIs in 68 games. Unfortunately, he now joins a growing list of Orioles players on the injured list, including Ryan Mountcastle and Tyler O’Neill. Rutschman will be absent through the All-Star break as he focuses on his recovery.
The news of Rutschman’s injury comes as a blow to the Baltimore Orioles, who are already facing challenges in the competitive Major League Baseball season. Stay tuned for updates on Rutschman’s recovery and the Orioles’ performance without their star catcher.
