Hyde said the Orioles are “very, very hopeful” that Henderson will be ready for the March 27 oepner at Toronto but are being cautious with the 2023 American League Rookie of the Year. The 23-year-old shortstop was an All-Star last season, when he hit .281 with 37 homers and 92 RBIs.

The Baltimore Orioles were hit with a rather large question mark for their Opening Day. Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson, one of the five most valuable players in baseball last year, sustained a mild right intercostal strain last Thursday,