MLB Injury Update: Orioles’ Jackson Holliday set to miss start of regular season after breaking hamate bone

Baltimore Orioles' top prospect Jackson Holliday will miss the start of the 2026 season after breaking his right hand's hamate bone during live batting practice. The injury requires surgery, sidelining the young second baseman for an undetermined period. This setback forces the Orioles to adjust their Opening Day infield plans, with Blaze Alexander a potential short-term replacement.

MLB Injury Update: Orioles’ Jackson Holliday set to miss start of regular season after breaking hamate bone
Baltimore Orioles' top prospect Jackson Holliday will miss the start of the 2026 season after breaking his right hand's hamate bone during live batting practice. The injury requires surgery, sidelining the young second baseman for an undetermined period. This setback forces the Orioles to adjust their Opening Day infield plans, with Blaze Alexander a potential short-term replacement.