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March 23, 2025
Gunnar Henderson Injury: The 2025 season will start without Gunnar Henderson, the Baltimore Orioles' standout shortstop.
The season will start with Henderson on the injured list. On February 27, Henderson suffered an intercostal strain. Since the injury, he hasn't played in any games.
The good news is that he shouldn't be sidelined for too long due to the injury. Henderson's absence should last "days, not weeks," according to general manager Mike Elias.
Henderson is expected to return after the minimum injured-list stint, according to the Orioles.
Henderson is a star on the rise. He had a great season in 2024. He had a .364 on-base percentage and hit .281.
Also, he stole 21 bases, hit 37 home runs, and slugged .529. He also provided strong defense at shortstop.
He was named to his first All-Star team and finished fourth in the AL MVP race as a result of his achievements.
Henderson is obviously valuable to the team. His career WAR, scaled per 162 games, is 7.6. In the very competitive AL East, he is essential to the Orioles' success.
The Orioles have made it to the playoffs twice in a row. They did, however, drop from 101 wins in 2023 to 91 wins and a wild-card spot in 2024.
They plan to get better this year. But other rising talents are under pressure to step up in Henderson's absence.
The Orioles may make some changes while Henderson is gone. Jackson Holliday could go back to his natural position at shortstop.
Second base may be Ramón Urías' position. Henderson's gap could be filled in part by these changes.
The Orioles are still committed to their 2025 goals in spite of the setback. They hope for Henderson’s fast recovery.
The team will be stronger to compete after he returns. The Orioles' success this season will be heavily dependent on their young core, which includes Henderson, Rutschman, and others.
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