Samuel Basallo, Orioles
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So, before we get to the top waiver-wire targets for every position ahead of Week 22, let's take a look at four big-name prospects to know who were promoted in recent days: For more names to know who might get the call in the coming weeks,
Jesus Sanchez robbed Gunnar Henderson of a grand slam and denied Samuel Basallo his first MLB homer in Astros’ 12-0 loss to Orioles.
Glenn Clark says the Orioles' core of young players needs to show they will be ready to take a step forward next year.
Basallo, 21, is a former international signee out of the Dominican Republic and is a consensus top-15 prospect in the majors at this point. CBS Sports prospect expert R.J. Anderson ranked Basallo ninth overall in his midseason rankings this year, saying the following:
The hype surrounding Samuel Basallo is warranted. The 21-year-old top prospect is oozing with tantalizing talent and booming tools. He has a hose behind the plate. He can do splits while stretching at first base.
Samuel Basallo records his first career hit and RBI with a single to right-center field in the top of the 8th inning
Baltimore Orioles fans have been waiting a while for this day, as the team’s top prospect, catcher/first baseman Samuel Basallo, was called up to the major leag