{"id":142884,"date":"2026-01-22T03:25:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T03:25:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=142884"},"modified":"2026-01-22T03:25:57","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T03:25:57","slug":"report-every-swing-feels-heavier-now-for-the-orioles-as-the-season-unfolds-the-spotlight-has-narrowed-to-jackson-holliday-and-jordan-westburg-whose-development-may-shape-the-offenses-cei","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=142884","title":{"rendered":"Report!! Every swing feels heavier now for the Orioles. As the season unfolds, the spotlight has narrowed to Jackson Holliday and Jordan Westburg, whose development may shape the offense\u2019s ceiling. The talent is clear, but consistency is the difference \u2014 and one way or another, Baltimore\u2019s fate may be decided one at-bat at a time"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"444\">Orioles\u2019 2026 Hopes Rest on Internal Bounce-Backs as Holliday and Westburg Become Central to the Rebuild<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.newsweek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2447648-jackson-holliday-home-run.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"686\">There were many reasons the <strong data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"495\">Baltimore Orioles<\/strong> failed to meet expectations during the 2025 season. Injuries mounted at inopportune moments. The starting rotation lacked depth and durability. A measure of bad luck played its part as well.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"816\">But when the dust settled, one issue stood above the rest as the most disappointing and unexpected shortcoming: <strong data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"815\">the offense<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"850\">This was not supposed to happen.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"1191\">Baltimore\u2019s lineup was largely homegrown, built patiently through years of drafting and development, and widely viewed as the foundation of the organization\u2019s championship window. Instead of carrying the team, that core faltered. The Orioles finished the year well below expectations, watching a season of promise unravel into frustration.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1413\">Recognizing that reality, <strong data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1266\">President of Baseball Operations Mike Elias<\/strong> acted decisively this offseason. His objective was clear: restore power, stabilize run production, and prevent another offensive collapse in 2026.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1464\">Mike Elias Injects Power Back Into the Lineup<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Jackson-Holliday-Grayson-Rodriguez-Jordan-Westburg-Colton-Cowser-Coby-Mayo-Orioles-Orioles-prospects.jpg?w=1200\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1761\">Elias\u2019 most consequential move came in free agency with the signing of <strong data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1552\">Pete Alonso<\/strong> to a five-year, $155 million contract. The expectation is straightforward. Alonso is being paid to deliver <strong data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1690\">35-plus home runs annually<\/strong> and anchor the heart of Baltimore\u2019s lineup for the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1976\">Before that, Elias swung a trade for <strong data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1815\">Taylor Ward<\/strong>, a pending free agent who has slugged <strong data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1896\">61 home runs over the past two seasons<\/strong>. Ward brings not only power, but also on-base skill and positional flexibility.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2053\">In a matter of weeks, Elias reshaped an offense that had lost its identity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2378\">The statistical drop-off in power was severe. In 2024, Baltimore ranked <strong data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2173\">third in MLB in slugging percentage (.435)<\/strong>. One season later, they fell to <strong data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2221\">19th (.394)<\/strong>. While the departure of <strong data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2267\">Anthony Santander<\/strong> played a role, the deeper issue was widespread underperformance from hitters expected to be long-term pillars.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2530\">External reinforcements raise the lineup\u2019s floor. But the Orioles\u2019 true ceiling in 2026 hinges on something more important: <strong data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2529\">internal bounce-backs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2532\" data-end=\"2630\">And no two players loom larger in that equation than <strong data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2605\">Jackson Holliday<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"2629\">Jordan Westburg<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2678\">Jackson Holliday\u2019s Gradual Climb Continues<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2854\">One of the few Orioles hitters who showed genuine progress in 2025 was <strong data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2771\">Jackson Holliday<\/strong>\u2014a notable development given how turbulent his introduction to the majors had been.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2856\" data-end=\"3090\">Holliday\u2019s early MLB experience was defined by struggle. Overmatched at times, pressing at others, he looked like a player adjusting not only to elite pitching but to the weight of expectations that follow a former No. 1 overall pick.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3092\" data-end=\"3141\">In 2025, however, signs of stabilization emerged.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3143\" data-end=\"3436\">Holliday improved his contact quality, showed more patience at the plate, and began to trust his approach rather than forcing results. While his overall numbers did not leap off the page, the underlying indicators\u2014hard-hit rate, chase rate, and situational at-bats\u2014suggested meaningful growth.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3438\" data-end=\"3451\">That matters.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3453\" data-end=\"3695\">The Orioles do not need Holliday to become a superstar overnight. What they need is <strong data-start=\"3537\" data-end=\"3585\">a reliable, above-average everyday infielder<\/strong> who can lengthen the lineup, grind at-bats, and capitalize on the protection now provided by Alonso and Ward.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3697\" data-end=\"3882\">With pressure eased and experience accumulated, 2026 represents Holliday\u2019s first real opportunity to establish himself as a cornerstone rather than a prospect still finding his footing.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3884\" data-end=\"3955\">Jordan Westburg\u2019s Talent Is Undeniable\u2014Availability Is the Question<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_fill,w_1200,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/inside_the_orioles\/01jg2akrrm5yzgb2a88e.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3957\" data-end=\"4047\">If Holliday represents gradual growth, <strong data-start=\"3996\" data-end=\"4015\">Jordan Westburg<\/strong> represents unfinished business.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4049\" data-end=\"4341\">When healthy, Westburg has shown everything the Orioles envisioned: power to all fields, athleticism, and the versatility to play multiple infield positions at an above-average level. His ability to impact the game on both sides of the ball makes him one of the roster\u2019s most valuable pieces.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4343\" data-end=\"4377\">The problem has been availability.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4379\" data-end=\"4612\">Westburg\u2019s 2025 season was repeatedly interrupted by injuries, preventing him from finding rhythm or sustaining momentum. The result was a stat line that failed to reflect his true talent\u2014and an offense that felt his absence acutely.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4614\" data-end=\"4699\">Baltimore does not need Westburg to reinvent himself. They need him <strong data-start=\"4682\" data-end=\"4698\">on the field<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4701\" data-end=\"4937\">If Westburg can stay healthy across a full season, his blend of power and athleticism could be transformative. Batting behind Alonso or Ward, Westburg would see better pitches and fewer situations where he must force offense on his own.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4939\" data-end=\"4999\">A healthy Westburg changes the dynamic of the entire lineup.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"5001\" data-end=\"5043\">Why Internal Growth Still Matters Most<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5045\" data-end=\"5211\">The additions of Alonso and Ward were necessary. They provide certainty, power, and veteran reliability. But the Orioles\u2019 long-term success cannot be purchased alone.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5213\" data-end=\"5250\">This roster was built on development.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5252\" data-end=\"5415\">For Baltimore to contend in 2026 and beyond, players like Holliday and Westburg must not simply coexist with the new additions\u2014they must <strong data-start=\"5389\" data-end=\"5414\">thrive alongside them<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5417\" data-end=\"5537\">If Holliday takes the expected step forward and Westburg remains healthy, the Orioles suddenly feature a lineup that is:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5538\" data-end=\"5616\">\n<li data-start=\"5538\" data-end=\"5546\">\n<p data-start=\"5540\" data-end=\"5546\">Deeper<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5547\" data-end=\"5562\">\n<p data-start=\"5549\" data-end=\"5562\">More balanced<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5563\" data-end=\"5616\">\n<p data-start=\"5565\" data-end=\"5616\">Far less vulnerable to prolonged offensive droughts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5618\" data-end=\"5703\">That version of Baltimore looks far closer to the team envisioned during the rebuild.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"5705\" data-end=\"5738\">The Defining Question of 2026<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_334,w_8256,h_4644\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/inside_the_orioles\/01k2z0dawj5h5xev48rf.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5740\" data-end=\"5866\">The Orioles\u2019 offseason moves addressed symptoms. The 2026 season will reveal whether the underlying foundation is truly sound.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5868\" data-end=\"6038\">Can Jackson Holliday turn growth into consistency?<br \/>\nCan Jordan Westburg turn talent into availability?<br \/>\nAnd can the homegrown core finally support the power Elias imported?<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6040\" data-end=\"6152\">If the answers are yes, Baltimore\u2019s disappointing 2025 season will be remembered as a detour\u2014not a warning sign.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6154\" data-end=\"6289\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Because for all the external additions, the Orioles\u2019 2026 hopes still rest where they always have: <strong data-start=\"6253\" data-end=\"6288\">on the development of their own<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Orioles\u2019 2026 Hopes Rest on Internal Bounce-Backs as Holliday and Westburg Become Central to the Rebuild There were many reasons the Baltimore Orioles failed to meet expectations&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":142889,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-142884","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mlb"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Report!! 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