The biggest news to come out of Orioles camp this year was probably an injury — to a player who has never appeared in a big league game.
Catcher Adley Rutschman was sidelined with a triceps problem. It didn’t sound like a major setback for the former No. 1 overall draft pick, but after a 110-loss season in 2021, Baltimore is hungry for any signs of hope for the future. Rutschman’s arrival in the majors — whenever it happens — is a moment for the franchise and its fans to look forward to.
“I think it’s an extremely small blip on a guy that’s going to have a long career,” manager Brandon Hyde said after Rutschman was hurt.