{"id":45102,"date":"2025-03-29T14:13:19","date_gmt":"2025-03-29T14:13:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=45102"},"modified":"2025-03-29T14:13:19","modified_gmt":"2025-03-29T14:13:19","slug":"report-news-orioles-gunnar-henderson-takes-big-step-toward-injury-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=45102","title":{"rendered":"Report News!! Orioles&#8217; Gunnar Henderson takes big step toward injury return"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson doesn&#8217;t seem too far off returning to the lineup as he rehabs an injury.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Orioles-Gunnar-Henderson-takes-big-step-toward-injury-return.jpg?w=700\" alt=\"Photo: Gunnar Henderson in action in Orioles jersey\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Baltimore Orioles are without shortstop Gunnar Henderson as the 2025 campaign is underway, but that shouldn&#8217;t be the case for long.<\/p>\n<p>Henderson, who is dealing with an injury, was batting leadoff in Triple-A on Friday as he rehabs an intercostal strain.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier this week, Orioles GM Mike Elias hinted that Henderson shouldn&#8217;t miss too much time, and he also expressed confidence in the rest of the offense picking up the slack.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Via WBAL TV:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cDefinitely not good that we are breaking here without Gunnar, but I think the position player core in this offense can pick up the slack.\u201d Elias said. \u201cBut, he will start the season out on the IL. Which will be a minimum of seven days missed. We&#8217;re going to try to get him out there as soon as possible.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Henderson, who is coming off a massive 2024 season, didn&#8217;t play much in spring training because of the ailment.<\/p>\n<p>The youngster led the Orioles last year, slashing .281 with 37 home runs and 92 RBI. He&#8217;s considered one of the top players in the sport. Jackson Holliday played SS on Opening Day on Thursday and did a nice job.<\/p>\n<p>Jorge Mateo returned on Friday however, and filled in at short, while Holliday shifted over to second base. He also hit his first homer of the year, but Baltimore lost 8-2.<\/p>\n<p>Henderson&#8217;s IL stint began on Monday, therefore, he could return on April 3 at the earliest. The infielder was 1 for 3 on Friday as the Norfolk Tides lost 9-2 to the Durham Bulls.<\/p>\n<p>The injury initially happened on February 27 in Grapefruit League action. Considering this is an abdominal issue, the Orioles will be cautious with his recovery. After all, baseball is a rotational sport that involves every single core muscle.<\/p>\n<p>If the O&#8217;s are going to be a playoff team again, they certainly need Henderson healthy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson doesn&#8217;t seem too far off returning to the lineup as he rehabs an injury. 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