After Colby Rasmus’ abrupt departure from the Orioles left them short-handed for Tuesday night’s 3-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, his now-former teammates expressed support for the 31-year-old outfielder’s decision to leave the game for the second straight season.
Rasmus informed Orioles manager Buck Showalter that he wanted to “go home and discontinue playing” before Tuesday’s game, leading the team to place him on the restricted list.
The players he left behind only want what’s best for him, they said after the game.
“I don’t have too many details on it — only that he’s chosen to step away,” right fielder Mark Trumbo said.