Samuel Basallo appeared to smack his first career hit — a home run to right field — but the Astros’ Jesús Sánchez robbed it.

The Baltimore Orioles announced a series of roster moves Sunday morning and the headliner was the promotion of catcher/first baseman Samuel Basallo to the majors. Basallo, 21, is

It was a debut to remember for Baltimore Orioles top prospect Samuel Basallo. With his family in attendance, Basallo notched his first Major League hit in the top of the eighth inning of the Orioles-Astros game in Houston.