Jackson Holliday
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September 26, 2025
Back in lineup
Holliday (knee) will lead off and play second base Friday against the Yankees, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis
Holliday was held out of the starting lineup in back-to-back games due to knee soreness, but he'll return to his regular spot at second base Friday. The standout 21-year-old underwent an MRI on Thursday, which confirmed he isn't dealing with any structural damage. Holliday has one hit and nine strikeouts in his last 28 at-bats.
September 25, 2025
Undergoes MRI on injured knee
Holliday underwent an MRI on his injured knee Thursday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis
Holliday is missing a second straight start Thursday and will get imaging to make sure there's nothing structurally wrong with his knee. Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino appeared optimistic Holliday will be OK, noting that he's hopeful the 21-year-old will be back in the lineup Friday versus the Yankees, but more will be known after the test results are in.
September 25, 2025
Remains out of lineup
Holliday (knee) remains out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rays.
Analysis
Holliday will miss a second straight start due to knee soreness. He's considered day-to-day, but even a minor injury at this point of the season could be a season-ender. Jorge Mateo will start at second base and bat ninth for the Orioles on Thursday.
September 24, 2025
Dealing with knee issue
Holliday is not in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Rays due to a knee injury, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
Analysis
The Orioles had originally planned for Holliday to play against Tampa Bay on Wednesday, but the team is being cautious, according to Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com. With Holliday sidelined, Jordan Westburg is making the start at second base for Baltimore with Jeremiah Jackson entering the starting nine at third base.
September 24, 2025
Out of lineup Wednesday
Holliday is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.
Analysis
With Holliday idle, Dylan Beavers moves up to the leadoff spot for the first time in his career. Jordan Westburg shifts over to second base and will bat second, as Jeremiah Jackson enters the starting nine at third base, hitting in the nine hole. In his first full season at the big-league level, Holliday is slashing .245/.316/.381 with 17 home runs, 55 RBI, 69 runs scored, 17 stolen bases and a 54:139 BB:K across 636 plate appearances.
