Baltimore Orioles Facing Jeremiah Jackson Decision After Jackson Holliday Injury Update

Baltimore Orioles Facing Jeremiah Jackson Decision After Jackson Holliday Injury Update

The Baltimore Orioles are approaching a big roster decision as they await the return of infielder Jackson Holliday. Baltimore dropped its weekend four-game series against the Cleveland Guardians, losing three out of four matchups.

The club is looking to get back on track for their upcoming series against the Kansas City Royals beginning on Monday. The Orioles are sitting two games under .500, but they may be getting reinforcements soon in the form of Holliday.

Holliday’s father and former MLB All-Star, Matt Holliday, offered encouraging news in an appearance on Foul Territory regarding his son's recovery. Holliday’s wrist soreness is not considered serious, and the team believes it stems from overcompensating after his hamate surgery rather than a new structural issue.

Holliday is currently on a new rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk, putting him on track to rejoin the Orioles sooner rather than later. With Holliday nearing a return, the question becomes unavoidable: What happens to Jeremiah Jackson?

Jackson has been one of Baltimore’s brightest surprises this season. After bouncing between positions last year, he has thrived at second base in 2026 and has emerged as a legitimate major-league contributor.

Through his first 20 games, the 26-year-old right-handed hitter has posted a .303 batting average, .319 on-base percentage, .879 OPS, five home runs and 17 RBIs. Fans have taken notice, and many are openly wondering whether the Orioles can justify sending him back to the minors once Holliday returns.