Baltimore Orioles Announce Jackson Holliday Injury Update Before Opening Day

The Baltimore Orioles are entering the 2026 season with high expectations, and one of their most important young players is now a step closer to returning. After dealing with an early injury at spring training, Jackson Holliday is progressing toward game action at the right time. Holliday suffered a fractured right hamate bone while taking batting practice on February 6 and underwent surgery on February 12 to remove the damaged bone.

Since then, he has steadily worked his way back, participating in baseball activities and taking swings at spring training. Now, he is ready for the next phase of his recovery. That next step was confirmed with an encouraging update on Wednesday from the Orioles.

Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reported, “Jackson Holliday is starting his rehab assignment Friday in Norfolk as expected, the Orioles just announced. The earliest Holliday can return to the Orioles is April 1. ” Jackson Holliday is starting his rehab assignment Friday in Norfolk as expected, the Orioles just announced.

The earliest Holliday can return to the Orioles is April 1. — Jacob Calvin Meyer (@jcalvinmeyer) March 25, 2026 This development is significant for both Holliday and the Orioles. It all but ensures that his return to the major‑league lineup will come shortly after Opening Day, which had been the organization’s goal throughout his recovery process.