HOUSTON (AP) — Baltimore Orioles All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman missed Sunday’s 4-2 win over the Houston Astros with left wrist discomfort, and his replacement, Samuel Basallo, left in the second inning because of right shoulder discomfort.
Manager Craig Albernaz did not disclose how Rutschman injured his wrist or how long he might be out, only that he wanted to avoid playing him on Sunday.
Rutschman is batting .251 with eight home runs and 47 RBIs in 67 games this season. He was named to his third American League All-Star team.
After catching the bottom of first inning, Basallo grounded out to first base to begin the second.
“It’s just been a lingering thing, and obviously, it just aggravated today,” Albernaz said.
Sam Huff, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Norfolk before the game, replaced Basallo behind the plate and was 0 for 3 with a walk.
Basallo, 21, is batting .241 with 16 home runs and 46 RBIs in his first full major league season.
The Orioles won their seventh straight game on Sunday, matching their longest winning streak since 2023.
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Baltimore Orioles' Samuel Basallo reacts after hitting a two-run home run against the Kansas City Royals during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Friday, July 10, 2026, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Steve Ruark)
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) follows through on a two run double against the Chicago Cubs in the seventh inning of a baseball game on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 in Baltimore, Md. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Baltimore Orioles' Samuel Basallo reacts after striking out against Houston Astros relief pitcher AJ Blubaugh during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)
BRUSSELS (AP) — Rudi Garcia is not continuing as Belgium coach after failing to reach agreement with the country’s soccer federation on a contract extension.
The Royal Belgian Football Association said Monday that it will not renew Garcia’s deal beyond the end of this month, and that it is looking for a successor to the French coach who led the Belgian team to the World Cup quarterfinals, where it was beaten by eventual champion Spain.
“Garcia has unquestionably played a key role in restoring the Belgian Red Devils,” Belgium sports director Vincent Mannaert said. “He was appointed national coach in a challenging sporting and financial context. Thanks in particular to his commitment and experience, team cohesion was restored and a strong result was achieved at the most recent FIFA World Cup.”
Garcia was appointed Belgium coach in January 2025 as the successor to the fired Domenico Tedesco, who failed to revive the team during a relatively short tenure. Garcia, who coached several big clubs including Napoli, Marseille and Roma in his much traveled career, had never managed a national side.
He touted his achievements in his 18 months as Belgium coach, pointing to the team’s World Cup campaign and improved standing since he took over.
“I wish Belgium every success as they continue the generational transition that I was proud to help initiate,” Garcia said.
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Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois (1) acknowledges the crowd after their loss in the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Spain and Belgium in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia hugs goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois (1) after he was substitued due to an injury during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Spain and Belgium in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Marcio J. Sanchez)
Spain's Dani Olmo (10) and Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia greet each other after the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Spain and Belgium in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia reacts during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Spain and Belgium in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
