Jackson Holliday Undergoing MRI For Continued Hand Pain

Key Points:

• Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday is undergoing another MRI on his right hand due to ongoing issues from a broken hamate bone sustained in spring training, with updates expected after imaging, possibly not before Friday.
• Holliday had surgery on February 12 to remove the hamate hook, but more than two months later, he has struggled in rehab with a .176/.250/.235 batting line across High-A Frederick and Triple-A Norfolk, and has been pulled back from rehab again after experiencing pain.
• Utilityman Jeremiah Jackson has taken over most of the second base duties, hitting .297/.321/.527 with five home runs in 78 plate appearances, though his low walk rate and contact percentage suggest potential challenges over a larger sample.
• The Orioles face potential infield adjustments upon Holliday’s return, with Jackson possibly moving to third base to replace struggling Coby Mayo, who has shown solid defense but poor offensive production this season.
• Holliday, last season’s No. 1 overall pick, showed promise with a .242/.314/.375 line, 17 homers, and 17 steals in his rookie year, but his current injury and recovery setbacks raise concerns about his near-term availability.