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Pozo exits with left index finger pain after being hit by swing against Twins

PUBLISHED Aug 12, 2026, 8:56 AM ET

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MINNEAPOLIS -- Yet another Orioles catcher has gone down with an injury. Yohel Pozo exited Tuesday night's game at Target Field in the third inning, when the 29-year-old backstop was hit in the left hand on a swing by Twins slugger Josh Bell. Pozo was charged with an error for catcher's interference, as Bell's bat knocked Pozo's glove off. Pozo was checked over by head athletic trainer Scott Barringer and manager Craig Albernaz before departing the contest due to left index finger pain. Carlos

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Title: Pozo exits with left index finger pain after being hit by swing against Twins
Summary: MINNEAPOLIS -- Yet another Orioles catcher has gone down with an injury.
Yohel Pozo exited Tuesday night's game at Target Field in the third inning, when the 29-year-old backstop was hit in the left hand on a swing by Twins slugger Josh Bell. Pozo was charged with an error for catcher's interference, as Bell's bat knocked Pozo's glove off.
Pozo was checked over by head athletic trainer Scott Barringer and manager Craig Albernaz before departing the contest due to left index finger pain. Carlos

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Immediate US impact: Orioles face catching shortage amid playoff push uncertainty.
Long-term US impact: Depth flaws exposed; roster construction under scrutiny.
Affected groups: Orioles fans, management, pitchers, and backup catchers affected.
Reader priority: Follow Orioles roster moves and Pozo's medical updates.

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Left: Frames Orioles management as negligent for lacking catcher depth. Center: Reports injury factually with roster implications and medical evaluation details. Right: Frames injury as unfortunate but emphasizes team resilience and next-man-up mentality.