Orioles' Jackson Holliday to miss opening day after hand surgery

Rookie second baseman will undergo procedure to repair broken bone in right hand

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday will undergo surgery on Thursday to repair a broken hamate bone in his right hand and will miss the team's opening day game as a result.

Why it matters

Holliday, the son of former MLB star Matt Holliday, was expected to be a key part of the Orioles' lineup this season after a promising debut in 2025. His absence will be a significant blow to the team as they look to build on last year's success and compete in the AL East.

The details

Holliday suffered the injury during a spring training game earlier this week. The hamate bone is a small hook-shaped bone at the base of the hand, and its fracture often occurs in baseball players due to the repetitive swinging motion. The surgery will sideline Holliday for several weeks as he recovers.

  • Holliday will undergo surgery on Thursday, February 13, 2026.
  • The Orioles' opening day game is scheduled for March 26, 2026.

The players

Jackson Holliday

A 22-year-old second baseman for the Baltimore Orioles who was expected to be a key part of the team's lineup this season after a promising debut in 2025.

Matt Holliday

Jackson Holliday's father, a former MLB outfielder who played for several teams over a 15-year career.

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What’s next

The Orioles will need to determine who will replace Holliday at second base to start the season while he recovers from surgery.

The takeaway

Holliday's injury is a setback for the Orioles as they look to build on last year's success, but the team has depth and will need to find a capable replacement to fill the void at second base until Holliday is able to return.