One of their best hitters limped to his locker this afternoon and back to the trainers’ room, leaving behind a walking boot for his injured right ankle. The two-time All-Star catcher was scratched from the lineup with discomfort in his right side.

Ahead of the series finale at Fenway Park on Tuesday, interim manager Tony Mansolino fielded a question from a reporter about his rotation’s recent success. “Pitching wins \[games\],” Mansolino said.

His trip to the injured list with the left oblique strain was his first time on the IL in his four-year career.

BOSTON - Interim manager Tony Mansolino sat down in the dugout this afternoon for his daily media scrum and said, “Whatever you guys have got, I’m ready to go.”Orioles injuries tend to be the main topic.

Tony Mansolino discusses the team playing good baseball, wanting the young players to play in a good environment and more after 12-0 win vs Astros

Samuel Basallo is a catcher by trade, but he can also play first base and his bat is more than good enough to land him at designated hitter.

It was a debut to remember for Baltimore Orioles top prospect Samuel Basallo. With his family in attendance, Basallo notched his first Major League hit in the top of the eighth inning of the Orioles-Astros game in Houston.

Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino took over for Brandon Hyde on May 17 after a 15-28 start. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP) By Matt Weyrich | mweyrich@baltsun.com UPDATED: August 3, 2025 at 2:35 PM EDT

Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg was hit with another injury Monday when he left the game in the first inning of their game in Boston.

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

There's debate about whether or not the Baltimore Orioles should take the interim tag off Tony Mansolino, but it won't matter if Mike Elias and the front office don't fix the real problem.