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Amador’s Slippery Glove Moment Tests MLB Rule 6.05(j) in Yankees Rout

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Game-Changing Play at Coors Field

During Friday night's lopsided 13-1 Yankees victory, Colorado Rockies infielder Adael Amador created an unexpected rules discussion when his glove flew off during a fifth-inning defensive attempt. The 21-year-old second baseman's equipment mishap occurred as he leaped for Paul Goldschmidt's line drive, narrowly avoiding activation of MLB's obscure Rule 6.05(j).

Rule 6.05(j) Breakdown

This rarely invoked regulation automatically awards three bases if a defender's detached equipment contacts a live ball. While Amador's wayward mitt missed Goldschmidt's hit by inches, the incident highlighted baseball's strict equipment protocols. MLB officials confirmed postgame that proper enforcement would have transformed Goldschmidt's single into a triple.

Rockies' Defensive Struggles Continue

The glove slip punctuated Colorado's disastrous 10-run fifth inning - the largest single-inning collapse in 2025 MLB play. Interim manager Warren Schaeffer acknowledged the team's defensive issues: "We're reviewing fundamentals daily. These mistakes compound when confidence dips."

Rockies' Adael Amador's Glove Mishap Nearly Activates Rare MLB Rule in Blowout Loss to Yankees

Player Perspectives

Amador, through a team translator, explained: "The glove wasn't secured properly - it's happened before in practice." Teammate Ezequiel Tovar supported this account, noting Amador's otherwise reliable fielding in recent starts.

Historical Context of Rule 6.05(j)

MLB last enforced this rule in 2019 when Texas' Asdrúbal Cabrera received a four-game suspension for throwing equipment. While Amador's incident involved no intent, it revived discussions about equipment safety protocols. Yankees veteran Goldschmidt remarked: "These odd plays test baseball's rules - glad it didn't affect the outcome."

Season Implications

For the last-place Rockies (21-46), the glove incident symbolizes broader challenges. Player development staff confirm Amador will receive additional equipment training, while MLB officials plan to review glove security guidelines league-wide.