Reviewing Oriole options for a Basallo backup

Rich Dubroff assesses the Baltimore Orioles' catching situation following the trade of Adley Rutschman to the Boston Red Sox. Samuel Basallo is positioned as the primary backstop, but president of baseball operations Mike Elias does not view him as a full-time catcher. After Carlos Narváez struggled with a .104 batting average following the trade, the Orioles are exploring internal candidates and the free-agent market to share duties behind the plate.

Dubroff outlines internal options including waiver claim Zach Morgan alongside minor-league prospects Ethan Anderson and Creed Willems. On the free-agent market, top-tier targets such as Ryan Jeffers, Carson Kelly, and Tyler Stephenson present potential options, though Dubroff suggests Kelly or veteran Austin Hedges could fit manager Craig Albernaz's roster better than high-priced alternatives.