Jackson Holliday Returns to Orioles for Rays Series Opener

Jackson Holliday, the Baltimore Orioles' second baseman, rejoined the team for pregame activities ahead of their series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Florida on Monday. Holliday, who has been on the injured list since March 22 following surgery on the hamate bone in his right hand, participated in warmups, taking ground balls and batting practice.

The 22-year-old player, who was the top overall pick in the 2022 amateur draft, was not activated for the game. Baltimore manager Craig Albernaz stated that the organization is not committed to activating Holliday before the series opener. Jeremiah Jackson started at second base for the Orioles, batting seventh.

Holliday's return to the club followed a rehabilitation period during which he toured the Orioles' farm system on multiple assignments over the first eight weeks of the season. His recent performance included a triple off the outfield wall on Sunday and a home run on Saturday while playing with the Triple-A Norfolk Tides.

In 22 minor league games this season, Holliday batted .176 with a double, a triple, a home run, and five RBIs. The son of seven-time All-Star Matt Holliday, he batted .242 in 2025, his...