Rutschman goes on IL with oblique strain, tonight's lineups

Orioles catcher Adley Ruschman is on the injured list for the second time this season and in his career. 

Rutschman has a strained right oblique, which is the opposite side of his previous injury. He missed about five weeks the last time and is questionable to return next month. Interim manager Tony Mansolino said it's a "mild" strain.

Outfielder Daniel Johnson was activated from the taxi squad to replace Rutschman.

Mansolino said rookie Samuel Basallo will be the everyday catcher. The Orioles play eight games on this homestand and Basallo could catch five or six.

Infielder Jordan Westburg remains day-to-day with a sore right ankle. The discomfort has lessened, which brings optimism that he can avoid the IL. 

Mansolino doesn’t expect backup catcher Gary Sánchez to return before mid-September from a right knee sprain.

Kyle Bradish will join the Orioles for the Red Sox series next week, and Tyler Wells will return after Sept. 1. Wells has another start to make on his rehab assignment. 

Jeremiah Johnson is starting at third base tonight. Basallo is catching and Dylan Beavers is in right field.

Coby Mayo is the first baseman. Ryan Mountcastle is serving again as designated hitter.

For the Orioles

Jackson Holliday 2B
Jeremiah Jackson 3B
Gunnar Henderson SS
Ryan Mountcastle DH
Colton Cowser CF
Samuel Basallo C
Coby Mayo 1B
Dylan Beavers RF
Dylan Carlson LF

Brandon Young RHP

Tonight’s game airs on FOX.

Former Orioles infielder Ramón Urías isn’t in the Astros’ lineup in his return to Camden Yards.

For the Astros

Jeremy Peña SS
Carlos Correa 3B
Jose Altuve 2B
Christian Walker 1B
Jesús Sánchez RF
Yainer Diaz DH
Victor Caratini C
Mauricio Dubón LF
Jacob Melton CF

Jason Alexander RHP