Former MLB first overall pick makes his 2026 debut
Jackson Holliday’s wait is finally over. The Baltimore Orioles reinstated Holliday from the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays, clearing the way for the former No. 1 overall pick in the MLB draft to make his 2026 season debut after a spring injury delayed the start of his year.
Holliday had been working back from a fractured hamate bone he suffered during batting practice before the start of spring training. MORE: Yankees make major Gerrit Cole announcement Sep 23, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday (7) advances to third during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.
-Imagn Images Key Contributor For Baltimore, this is more than a routine roster move. Holliday remains one of the most important young players in the organization, and his return gives the Orioles another chance to see how he fits into the next version of their lineup. The 22-year-old infielder’s road back was not entirely smooth.
At all. He underwent surgery, began a rehab assignment, and played games with Triple-A Norfolk, High-A Fredericksburg, and Double-A Chesapeake. Holliday then had a brief setback in late April after experiencing discomfort during a swing, which is common with hamate breaks.
He returned to action in May and hit his first home run of the season for Norfolk on Saturday before rejoining the MLB club What version of Holliday are they getting? Holliday has already been through the early turbulence that comes with being a highly touted prospect. He struggled in 2024, then gave Baltimore a more complete look in the 2025 MLB season, hitting .