When the Orioles signed him out of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on Jan. 15, 2021, he received $1.3 million, at the time the largest bonus the O’ s had invested in an international prospect. Basallo was called up to Aberdeen from Low-A Delmarva on Aug. 1 and he may already be one of his team’ s most versatile threats. On Wednesday, according to manager Roberto Mercado,.