Orioles' Jackson Holliday to miss Opening Day

Rookie second baseman suffers broken bone in hand during batting practice

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday will miss the start of the 2026 MLB season after sustaining a broken hamate bone in his right hand during live batting practice last Friday. Holliday, the team's top prospect, will undergo a procedure on Thursday to address the injury and is expected to be sidelined for several weeks.

Why it matters

Holliday was expected to be the Orioles' starting second baseman on Opening Day, so his injury is a significant setback for the team as they look to build on a promising 2025 season. The Orioles will now need to find a temporary replacement at the position to begin the year.

The details

According to Orioles general manager Mike Elias, Holliday suffered the broken hamate bone in his right hand during a live batting practice session last Friday. The 20-year-old will undergo a procedure on Thursday to address the issue, which typically requires a recovery period of 4-6 weeks.

  • Holliday sustained the injury during live batting practice last Friday.
  • Holliday will undergo a procedure on his hand on Thursday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Jackson Holliday

A 20-year-old second baseman and top prospect in the Baltimore Orioles' farm system.

Mike Elias

The general manager of the Baltimore Orioles.

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What’s next

The Orioles will need to determine a temporary replacement at second base to start the 2026 season while Holliday recovers from his injury.

The takeaway

Holliday's injury is a setback for the Orioles, who were counting on the young prospect to be their starting second baseman on Opening Day. The team will now have to adjust their plans and find a short-term solution at the position as Holliday works to recover from the broken bone in his hand.