The Baltimore Orioles faced a setback in their game against the New York Yankees, losing 4-2, but the bigger concern was the injury to backup catcher Maverick Handley. He was involved in a significant collision with Jazz Chisholm Jr. at home plate, which left him slow to get up and resulted in his early removal from the game. Manager Tony Mansolino indicated that they are evaluating Handley thoroughly, with a possible concussion protocol pending. With All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman already on the injured list, this adds to the Orioles' challenges.

During the second inning, Handley was involved in a play where he attempted to catch a throw from the outfield as Chisholm came in to score. The collision was notable, as new MLB rules typically prevent such aggressive contact at the plate. Following Handley's exit, the Orioles filled the position with Gary Sánchez, a former Yankees player, further intertwining the narrative of the two franchises.