Overview

• USA Today's Bob Nightengale reports Rutschman is expected to be the most prominent position player available in offseason trades.
• Baltimore signed Basallo to an eight-year, $67 million extension that reportedly keeps his salary under $1 million annually until 2029.
• Rutschman’s 2025 production has dipped to a .227 average with a .684 OPS and a .373 slugging percentage compared with earlier seasons.
• Nightengale notes the Orioles could alternatively shift Rutschman to first base or a part-time catching role rather than trade him.
• Basallo, promoted earlier this month, is a highly regarded prospect who has already appeared in six major league games.