Orioles' Adley Rutschman Hits IL With Ankle Injury After Late Scratch vs. Giants

Baltimore selects catcher Maverick Handley from Double-A to help fill the void during Rutschman's absence.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 2:36pm by

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A cubist-style painting depicting a baseball catcher in mid-crouch, with their body broken down into overlapping geometric shapes in shades of navy, green, and orange, conveying the fragmented nature of the injury and its impact on the team.The Orioles' loss of star catcher Adley Rutschman to injury exposes the team's depth and resilience as they navigate the early season challenges.San Francisco Today

The Baltimore Orioles have placed star catcher Adley Rutschman on the 10-day injured list due to an ankle injury. Rutschman was a late scratch in the team's recent game against the San Francisco Giants. The Orioles have called up catcher Maverick Handley from Double-A to help fill the void during Rutschman's absence.

Why it matters

Rutschman has been a key part of the Orioles' lineup this season, batting .294 with a 154 wRC+. His absence will be felt both offensively and defensively, as he is considered one of the better defensive catchers in the league. The Orioles are currently 7-7 on the season and will need to find a way to weather Rutschman's injury if they want to stay competitive in the AL East.

The details

Rutschman suffered the ankle injury in a recent game against the Giants, leading to him being a late scratch. The Orioles have now placed him on the 10-day injured list to allow him time to recover. To help fill the void, the team has selected catcher Maverick Handley from Double-A. Handley, a 2019 sixth-round pick, has shown a strong ability to get on base in the minors.

  • Rutschman suffered the ankle injury in the Orioles' recent game against the Giants on April 12, 2026.
  • The Orioles placed Rutschman on the 10-day injured list on April 12, 2026.

The players

Adley Rutschman

The Orioles' star catcher who is currently on the injured list with an ankle injury.

Maverick Handley

A catcher in the Orioles' minor league system who has been called up from Double-A to help fill in during Rutschman's absence.

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What’s next

The Orioles will need to find a way to stay competitive in Rutschman's absence. They will hope that Handley can provide some production behind the plate, and that Rutschman can make a speedy recovery to rejoin the team.

The takeaway

Rutschman's injury is a significant blow to the Orioles, who have been relying on his offensive and defensive contributions this season. The team will need to find a way to weather his absence and keep their playoff hopes alive until he can return.