Jackson Holliday takes significant step forward in recovery after February hamate surgery in Los Angeles

Jackson Holliday has made a significant step toward getting better as he had surgery to extract the broken hook of the hamate bone in his right hand on February 12 in Los Angeles. The 22-year-old infielder is now clear to do more on-field work, as he had his stitches out in a recent spring training with the Baltimore Orioles.The stitches are no longer needed, and even though his hands are free, and he can sweat and move, now he can start running, batting ground balls, and using a bat with one hand. Although he is already disqualified on Opening Day, the Orioles are optimistically waiting for him might be back on the injured list mid-April, provided there are no setbacks in his rehabilitation process.Holliday admitted that he could have come back sooner; however, his concern is not to come back in a hurry but to be prepared in the long term. He is concentrated on the fact that he is entirely ready to give his best after returning to the field.Holliday remained active during his days of physical incapability and engaged in taking mental reps on some of his initial practice sessions in the field, standing on second base with some of his teammates, including Blaze Alexander and Jeremiah Jackson. He stressed the need to keep up with new systems and coaches entering the team, as these were the only way to remain mentally alert and be on par.Although he is among the youngest members of the 40-man players on, Baltimore roster, Holliday has already played more than 209 games in the Major League. In 2025, he played 2025 games, batting with an average of.242 with 17 home runs, 55 RBIs, and 17 stolen bases, and became one of the most trusted players on the team.Sailing through a sudden misfortune following a quite healthy year, Holliday has been relying on his support group, which includes his family and his wife, Chloe. His mindset is constant and team-driven with recovery, preparation, and re-emerging as a fully functional everyday second-baseman of the Orioles in 2026.