Orioles To Give Jackson Holliday Reps At Third Base During Rehab
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Key Points:
- Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday is expected to start at third base for Double-A Chesapeake, marking his third professional appearance at the position as he recovers from a hamate bone fracture.
- Holliday, primarily a second baseman in the majors, has struggled with rehab due to soreness in his surgically repaired hand and has only recently returned to minor league action after a two-week absence.
- The Orioles are dealing with multiple infield injuries, including third baseman Jordan Westburg, who has a partial UCL tear and has been shut down due to elbow pain, complicating the team's infield lineup.
- Jeremiah Jackson has filled in at second base with mixed results, while replacements at third base like Coby Mayo have struggled offensively and defensively, prompting the team to consider Holliday's versatility as a potential solution.
- Holliday's ability to play third base could provide the Orioles with greater lineup flexibility and allow them to keep Jackson at second base, addressing ongoing challenges in their infield roster.
