Orioles Designate Maverick Handley For Assignment
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Key Points:
- The Orioles have designated catcher Maverick Handley for assignment following the official signing of first baseman Pete Alonso.
- Handley, 28, made his MLB debut in 2025 but struggled offensively in 16 games, posting a .073/.133/.073 line with a 38.3% strikeout rate.
- Baltimore’s catching depth now primarily includes Adley Rutschman and Samuel Basallo, with Handley and Drew Romo both in DFA limbo after Romo was also designated for assignment.
- Neither Handley nor Romo have enough MLB service time to elect free agency if unclaimed on waivers, meaning the Orioles could retain them if they clear waivers or seek additional catching depth otherwise.
