The Baltimore Orioles brought back infielder Jackson Holliday from the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday’s matchup with Tampa Bay in St. Petersburg, Fla.
The 22-year-old has been making his way back to the big leagues after breaking a hamate bone during batting practice before spring training began in February.
Following surgery, he completed 11 rehabilitation games with Triple-A Norfolk between March 27 and April 12, plus two additional games with High-A Fredericksburg on April 18-19.
However, the 2022 MLB Draft’s top overall selection was pulled from Norfolk’s contest against Memphis on April 24 when he felt discomfort while swinging.
He came back May 7 and participated in three contests for Double-A Chesapeake, then returned to Norfolk where he connected for his first homer with the Tides on Saturday.
Over the last two weeks, the Orioles had Holliday practicing defensive drills at third base. His major league experience includes 195 games at second base and 11 at shortstop.
While Holliday faced challenges in 2024, he posted a .242 batting average with 17 homers and 55 RBIs across 586 at-bats in 149 games during 2025. He also recorded 17 stolen bases.
To make room on the roster, the Orioles sent third catcher Maverick Handley down to Norfolk. Handley, who was called up when outfielder Dylan Beavers went on the 10-day injured list May 13, recorded just one plate appearance.
