The Norfolk Tides, in conjunction with the Baltimore Orioles, announced that catcher Samuel Basallo is scheduled to begin a Major League Rehab Assignment Sunday, Aug. 16, at Harbor Park.
Samuel Basallo Returns to Norfolk
Basallo recently turned 22 on Aug. 13 and has spent the entire 2026 season on Baltimore’s roster. He has played in 86 games, batting .241 with 16 home runs, 46 RBIs and a .755 OPS. He has not played since July 19, three days after the All-Star break. His scheduled assignment with the Norfolk Tides will begin at Harbor Park on Sunday.
Basallo’s 2025 Norfolk Season
In 2025, Basallo played 76 games with Norfolk and batted .280, going 73-for-270. He also recorded 49 runs, 17 doubles, 23 home runs, 67 RBIs and 44 walks. Basallo was named a postseason International League All-Star at catcher in 2025. He became the first Norfolk player to receive that honor at the position since Todd Hundley in 1991 and the third in franchise history after John Stearns in 1976.
Basallo’s Baltimore Orioles Background
Baltimore selected Basallo’s contract on Aug. 17, 2025, and he made his Major League debut that day at Houston. In the final season referenced by the source, Basallo played 31 games with the Orioles and batted .165, going 18-for-109 with six doubles, four home runs and 15 RBIs.
Norfolk Tides Ticket Information
Individual game tickets for the Norfolk Tides are available online, starting at $17 for single-game tickets. Discounted tickets at $15 are offered for students through high school, active military members with identification, and senior citizens age 60 and older in reserved sections when purchased in advance. Children younger than 2 are admitted free of charge. Fans can find additional information through the Norfolk Tides’ official announcement.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Samuel Basallo’s scheduled assignment brings the Baltimore Orioles catcher back to the Norfolk Tides after his productive 2025 season at Harbor Park. His 2026 statistics provide verified context for the assignment, with Basallo batting .241 while recording 16 home runs, 46 RBIs and a .755 OPS in 86 games. The next step is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 16, when Basallo begins the Major League Rehab Assignment with Norfolk.
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