Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) collides with Baltimore Orioles catcher Maverick Handley (98) at home plate during the second inning at Yankee Stadium. Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. Bulldozes Orioles' Maverick Handley in Scary Play at Plate

Originally posted on Fastball on SI | By Sam Connon | Last updated Jun 22, 2025 3:08 PM ET

Baltimore Orioles catcher Maverick Handley left Sunday's series finale against the New York Yankees due to an injury he sustained in the bottom of the second inning.

Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. was trying to score from second on a single by DJ LeMahieu, only to lose his left cleat after rounding third. Chisholm attempted to cut inside and leap past Handley, who was stepping up to receive the throw from left fielder Colton Cowser, but the two collided instead.

Chisholm was able to crawl his way to home plate after getting spun around, while Handley went airborne and stayed on his hands and knees for a moment.

The Orioles did not immediately announce what injury Handley had suffered, but Sánchez took his place behind the plate for the remainder of the afternoon.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. lost his cleat rounding third then collided with Orioles catcher Maverick Handley, who has now left the game with an injury pic.twitter.com/6aZRFRMSL3
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) June 22, 2025

The Orioles only had Handley starting because All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman hit the injured list for the first time in his career on Saturday. If Handley is out for an extended period of time as well, Baltimore may have to call on top prospect Samuel Basallo to back up Sánchez.

Handley, 27, made his MLB debut earlier in 2025. He is batting .073 with a .206 OPS, and he entered Sunday with a -0.7 WAR through 15 games.

The Orioles went on to lose 4-2 on Sunday, dropping the series in the process. Sánchez didn't contribute much off the bench, going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts.

Baltimore is set to return to action Monday back at home against the Texas Rangers, with first pitch scheduled for 6:35 p.m. ET.

This article first appeared on Fastball on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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