The Orioles selected Handley's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Monday.
The Orioles were in need of a catcher after placing Gary Sanchez (wrist) on the 10-day injured list, prompting Handley's promotion to the majors to serve as the backup catcher to Adley Rutschman. Handley has started the Triple-A season strongly, slashing .346/.433/.558 with two stolen bases, 11 runs scored, one home run and five RBI in 60 plate appearances. He'll have an opportunity to make his major-league debut when Rutschman takes a planned rest day.
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Orioles' Maverick Handley: Activated, demoted to Double-A
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Handley (wrist) was activated from Triple-A Norfolk's injured list and assigned to Double-A Bowie on Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Handley will likely be at Double-A for a while, as the Orioles recently acquired Jose Godoy from the Yankees to fill out their organizational depth at Triple-A. Handley posted a modest .232/.398/.261 slash line with six RBI, three stolen bases and 12 runs scored over 22 contests with Norfolk.
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Orioles' Maverick Handley: Back from injured list
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Handley (hand) went 1-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and a stolen base in his return from the injured list in Tuesday's game versus Triple-A Jacksonville.
Handley missed 10 days while dealing with a hand contusion. The 25-year-old should continue to see somewhat steady playing time for Triple-A Norfolk while serving as organizational catching depth for the Orioles.
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Orioles' Maverick Handley: Dealing with hand injury
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Handley was placed on the 7-day injured list Wednesday at Triple-A Norfolk with a hand contusion, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Handley has been an option to be a taxi squad catcher this season for the Orioles, though the team's acquisition of Luis Torrens will likely alleviate that need for now. Handley is slashing .222/.407/.267 with three RBI, 11 runs scored and a stolen base through 15 games with Norfolk.
