The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a long-term contract extension with catcher/first baseman Samuel Basallo. Basallo's pact will cover eight years and guarantee him $67 million. The deal includes a club option for the 2034 season, as well as incentives and escalators that could allow him to max out at $88.5 million.

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But that never got the chance to happen. The Yankees signed Cole, and the Orioles wound up with Basallo. It could be a key component to the next decade of play in the American League East.

The Baltimore Orioles recently signed catching prospect Samuel Basallo to a massive contract extension. What does this mean for Adley Rutschman?

Basallo will play everyday but will be the No. 2 catcher behind Adley Rutschman while also seeing time at first base and DH.

Un día después de que el dominicano Samuel Basallo se convirtió en el primer pelotero joven de los Orioles de Baltimore en firmar una

The Orioles’ coaching staff filed into the press conference room at Camden Yards shortly before 2 p.m. on Saturday afternoon. Then, infielder Jordan Westburg arrived. More players filled the room -- Adley Rutschman,