Baltimore Orioles top prospect Samuel Basallo left Thursday's game with right side abdominal discomfort after making a sweeping tag at the plate. The 21-year-old catcher lunged to tag out Detroit's Matt Vierling, who slid headfirst trying to score from first base on Hao-Yu Lee's double to right-center.

There was no collision, but Basallo's gloved left arm tangled with Vierling's as the runner reached for the plate while sliding outside. Basallo appeared to land hard on his stomach, immediately grimacing in pain and rolling onto his back. The athletic trainer checked on him for several minutes before he exited after the second out of the third inning.

Basallo, who signed a $67 million, eight-year contract with the Orioles last season, made his big league debut last August 17. The deal includes a team option for 2034. He hit .165 with four homers and 15 RBI in 31 games last season and is expected to receive significant playing time at catcher despite the presence of Adley Rutschman. Basallo could also serve as the designated hitter and potentially play first base.