The Orioles are back at it again with the third catcher. Baltimore selected Mark Kolozsvary’s contract yesterday and placed Ryan Mountcastle on the 10-day injured list. The Orioles originally claimed Kolozsvary from the Reds last October.
Losing Mountcastle stings, but recent additions will allow the Orioles to navigate the injury while providing some extra rest for their franchise player. Kolozsvary fits the mold of a third catcher that can provide depth in a pinch, but the relevant depth already exists on Baltimore’s roster.
The Orioles have been extremely hesitant to rest Adley Rutschman. The sophomore has started 15 games as the designated hitter, but the young backstop routinely starts behind the plate.