Orioles' Jackson Holliday shines in Frederick Keys rehab game

Holliday's appearance with the minor league affiliate drew a large crowd of enthusiastic fans.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 3:26am

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Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday made a rehab appearance with the Frederick Keys minor league team, drawing a large and enthusiastic crowd of fans eager to see the young star in action. Holliday played the full nine innings, impressing the crowd with his performance.

Why it matters

Holliday is one of the Orioles' top prospects, so his return from injury is an important milestone for the team and its fanbase. The strong turnout in Frederick underscores the excitement around Holliday's future with the major league club.

The details

Holliday, the Orioles' first-round draft pick in 2022, has been sidelined with a minor injury and was sent on a rehab assignment to the team's High-A affiliate, the Frederick Keys. Despite the midweek afternoon game, a large crowd turned out to see Holliday play the full nine innings, a positive sign as he works his way back to the majors.

  • Holliday made his rehab appearance with the Frederick Keys on April 18, 2026.

The players

Jackson Holliday

The Orioles' first-round draft pick in 2022 and one of the team's top prospects, currently rehabbing from a minor injury with the Frederick Keys minor league affiliate.

Orioles

The major league baseball team that Jackson Holliday plays for, currently in the process of developing their young star player.

Frederick Keys

The Orioles' High-A minor league affiliate team, where Holliday is currently on a rehab assignment.

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What they’re saying

“It was good to see him get the full nine innings there.”

— Orioles Manager

What’s next

Holliday is expected to rejoin the Orioles' major league roster in the coming days once he completes his rehab assignment with the Frederick Keys.

The takeaway

Holliday's successful rehab appearance with the Frederick Keys is an encouraging sign for the Orioles, who are eager to have their top prospect back in the lineup as they push for a playoff spot. The strong fan turnout underscores the excitement around Holliday's future in Baltimore.