The Baltimore Orioles are finalizing an eight-year, $67 million contract extension with Samuel Basallo, one of baseball's top prospects. Basallo, a 21-year-old catcher, was called up to the major leagues less than a week ago and has quickly secured a long-term deal with the Orioles. This $67 million extension is the largest ever for a pre-arbitration catcher. The contract comes amid ongoing struggles by Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman, whose future with the team is now uncertain. The deal underscores Baltimore's commitment to Basallo as their primary catcher for the foreseeable future.