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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Jackson Holliday, 22-year-old Orioles infielder, is working his way back from a hamate bone fracture suffered in spring training. Unlike Francisco Lindor and Corbin Carroll who recovered quickly, Holliday has experienced multiple setbacks with soreness in his surgically repaired hand. He recently returned to minor league action after a two-week absence and is now taking defensive reps at third base during his Double-A Chesapeake rehab assignment. This represents his first appearance at the position in three years. The Orioles are exploring positional versatility as the team deals with significant infield injuries, including Jordan Westburg's season-ending Tommy John surgery. Holliday has struggled defensively at his primary position (second base), posting -10 DRS and -8 OAA in 2025, ranking in the 5th percentile.
Strengths
- + Young prospect with high pedigree (former No. 1 overall pick)
- + Showing progress in rehab with return to minor league action
- + Team investing in his development with positional versatility training
- + Opportunity to contribute due to team's infield injuries creating a void
- + Three years of professional experience at multiple positions
Weaknesses
- - Hamate bone fracture recovery has been prolonged with multiple setbacks
- - Repeated soreness in surgically repaired hand causing rehab pauses
- - Poor defensive metrics at primary position (2nd base): -10 DRS, -8 OAA, 5th percentile
- - Limited experience at third base (only 2 games in 2023)
- - Pressure mounting as team struggles to fill infield gaps
- - Recovery timeline uncertain with ongoing complications
Injury Status: day-to-day
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