A person familiar with the agreement says the Baltimore Orioles have reached a long-term deal with rookie catcher Samuel Basallo.

BALTIMORE — On a team with plenty of talented young players, Samuel Basallo now has a special distinction — the first to agree to a long-term contract.

Jordan Westburg was the first Orioles player to walk in. Jackson Holliday and Adley Rutschman followed. So did Gunnar Henderson, Colton Cowser and Coby Mayo. By the time the press conference started,