Orioles' Holliday Shares Injury Recovery Update

Top prospect nearing return to action after broken hand

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Baltimore Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday, the team's top prospect, provided an update on his recovery from a broken bone in his right hand. Holliday said he is scheduled to begin swinging with both hands tomorrow, having previously been limited to one-handed swings with his left hand. He also began throwing last week, an important step in his return to the field.

Why it matters

Holliday, the son of former MLB star Matt Holliday, was the first overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft and made his big-league debut last season. His recovery from the hand injury is crucial for the Orioles as they look to build on their surprise playoff appearance in 2025 and incorporate their top young talent.

The details

Holliday suffered the broken hamate bone in his right hand earlier this spring. After being limited to one-handed swings, he is now ready to progress to full two-handed batting practice as he ramps up his baseball activities. The Orioles are hopeful Holliday will be able to return to game action in mid-to-late April, giving him time to get ready for the start of the regular season.

  • Holliday began throwing last week.
  • Holliday is scheduled to begin swinging with both hands tomorrow (March 5, 2026).

The players

Jackson Holliday

The Baltimore Orioles' top prospect, who was the first overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft and made his big-league debut last season.

Pete Alonso

A newly acquired slugger for the Baltimore Orioles, who has hit two home runs so far this spring training.

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What they’re saying

“Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday said he's scheduled to begin swinging with both hands tomorrow. He had been swinging one-handed (with his left) and he began throwing last week. Recovery from his broken hamate bone in right hand is going well.”

— Jackson Holliday (X)

What’s next

Holliday is expected to return to game action in mid-to-late April, giving him time to get ready for the start of the regular season.

The takeaway

Holliday's recovery from the hand injury is a crucial development for the Orioles as they look to build on their surprise playoff appearance in 2025 and incorporate their top young talent. His progress towards a return to the field is an encouraging sign for the team and its fans.