Samuel Basallo Homers and Drives in Five Runs

Basallo went 2-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs scored in Friday's Grapefruit League loss to the Phillies. The 21-year-old is hitting .320/.414/.560 this spring, highlighted by a 105.7 mph home run and a 108.7 mph bases-clearing double. Basallo is expected to serve as the primary designated hitter while also providing depth at catcher behind Adley Rutschman during the upcoming season.