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Orioles Face New Injury Questions as Westburg’s Ankle Stays Sore and Rutschman Is Scratched

Baltimore plans short-term evaluations, with a decision on Westburg expected after Thursday’s off day.

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Orioles’ Jordan Westburg, shown in this file photo, left Monday’s game against the Red Sox with an ankle injury. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Baltimore Orioles' Adley Rutschman celebrates after hitting a single during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
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Overview

  • Jordan Westburg left Monday’s game in Boston with right ankle discomfort and was replaced at third base by Luis Vázquez.
  • Interim manager Tony Mansolino said Westburg’s ankle is sore but not as bad as feared, and the team will consider an injured list move if there is no improvement by Thursday.
  • Adley Rutschman was scratched Tuesday with right abdominal soreness after stopping his pregame cage work, and he will be evaluated Wednesday.
  • Rutschman previously missed more than a month with a left oblique strain, and the Orioles started Alex Jackson at catcher while carrying rookie Samuel Basallo as part of a three-catcher mix.
  • Jorge Mateo is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, with a heavier focus on outfield reps as Baltimore navigates multiple injuries.