Jackson Holliday Fractures Hamate Bone, Out for Opening Day

Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday fractured his right hamate bone during batting practice last week and is scheduled for surgery Thursday. This injury will cause him to miss Opening Day and begin the season on the injured list, sidelining him for several weeks. The procedure carries a risk of initial power loss upon his return, which could impact his 2026 season. Holliday, 22, the 2022 No. 1 overall pick, hit .242 with 17 HR, 55 RBI, and 17 SB in 2025. Blaze Alexander and Jordan Westburg are candidates to fill in at second base.