Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson was productive in a 6-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday. Henderson went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo homer, and two runs in the win. The veteran shortstop kicked off the scoring in the ballgame with a solo homer off Cleveland starter Tanner Bibee in the first innning. After missing the first week or so of the regular season with a right intercostal strain, Henderson is hitting .239 with one homer, seven runs, one RBI, and two steals across 46 at-bats. He is off to a slow start in the power department but hit 65 combined homers over his previous two seasons, so fantasy managers need to stay patient with him in the early going.

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, two runs, and two steals in a 5-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday. Henderson was just activated from the injured list on Friday after missing the beginning of the season with a right intercostal strain. He appears to be fully healthy now as he picked up his first two steals of the season in the win on Monday. Henderson is coming off a career year that saw him emerge as a power/speed threat with 37 homers and 21 stolen bases in 2024. He should be locked into fantasy lineups moving forward.

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (side) was activated off the 10-day injured list on Friday. The Orioles optioned outfielder Dylan Carlson to Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. Henderson has been sidelined since February due to a right intercostal strain. However, the 23-year-old did not miss much time and will already return to the MLB roster. Henderson posted a .263 AVG with two home runs across a five-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk during the week. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on the Orioles' starting nine, but given that he was activated off the injured list, he will likely make his regular-season debut this evening. Last season, Henderson enjoyed an excellent campaign as he posted a .281/.364/.529 slash line with 37 home runs and 21 stolen bases. He generated an elite .374 xwOBA. If he returns on Friday, he will face Kansas City right-hander Seth Lugo.

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that shortstop Gunnar Henderson (intercostal) is probable to be activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday to make his season debut against the Royals in Kansas City. Henderson played in his final minor-league rehab game with Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday and was scheduled for a rest day on Thursday. Henderson is not in the team's lineup on Thursday for their series finale against the division-rival Boston Red Sox, with Jackson Holliday manning the 6 and batting seventh. The 23-year-old hasn't had any kind of setback, but with an early start time on Thursday against Boston, the O's want to give him a full day of rest. Fantasy managers should expect Henderson back at shortstop and in the leadoff spot for Baltimore on Friday against veteran right-hander Seth Lugo and the Royals.

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (intercostal) will play on Wednesday for Triple-A Norfolk and is expected to see seven to nine innings on defense, and then the Orioles will make a decision on whether to activate him from the 10-day injured list for Thursday or wait a day. The O's play a day game on Thursday versus the division-rival Boston Red Sox, which complicates things a bit for travel purposes, so the 23-year-old might not make his 2025 debut until Friday at Camden Yards. Henderson has gone 5-for-16 with two home runs in four minor-league rehab games as he recovers from a right intercostal strain that he suffered in spring training. It sounds like he's doing just fine, and manager Brandon Hyde has already said that Henderson will immediately return to playing every day as the team's leadoff hitter after he's activated. Fantasy managers are hoping he can pick up where he left off last year.

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (side) had another encouraging performance with Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday in a 4-3 loss to the Charlotte Knights. Henderson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk, and two strikeouts. The 23-year-old has been sidelined with an intercostal strain since late February and started the season on the injured list. However, he is expected to return to the O's on Thursday when first eligible and looked good at the plate in his time with Triple-A, batting .313 with two HR in 16 at-bats. Henderson came into the season as a top fantasy pick, and fantasy managers should treat him as such as soon as he makes his way back to the big leagues. Given his rehab performances, they should feel comfortable slotting him right back into their lineups.

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (side) is expected to return on Thursday, when he is first eligible to return from the injured list. The 23-year-old has been sidelined since late February with an intercostal strain. However, it appears the superstar should not miss much time. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during his rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk in case he faces a setback. Last season, Henderson enjoyed a career season as he posted a .281/.364/.529 slash line with 31 doubles and 37 round-trippers. Henderson tallied 92 RBI and scored 118 runs. He generated an elite .374 xwOBA, .283 xBA, and a .492 xSLG, which were all well above the average marks. When healthy, he should be viewed as a must-start option in all fantasy formats.

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (side) is set to begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk on Friday. Henderson was placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday, but it appears the star infielder will not miss much time in the regular season. Henderson has been sidelined throughout March due to an intercostal strain. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during his rehab assignment, as he would be eligible to return to action on April 4. While he remains sidelined, Jackson Holliday will likely see most of the opportunities at shortstop, which will shift Jordan Westburg to the keystone and Ramon Urias to the hot corner. Last season, Henderson enjoyed the best season of his young career as he posted a .281/.364/.529 slash line with a stellar .374 xwOBA. When he is cleared to return, he should be viewed as a must-start option in all formats.

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (intercostal) will start the season on the injured list, according to general manager Mike Elias. It's a bummer for the breakout All-Star from a season ago, but the good news is that Elias thinks this will result in Henderson only missing days, not weeks. At the minimum, Henderson will only have to miss the first seven days of the 2025 season. The 23-year-old left-handed hitter suffered an intercostal strain in late February and never returned to spring training action, so fantasy managers shouldn't exactly be surprised by this news. Despite the injury, Henderson was still likely taken in the first round in most fantasy drafts after the monster year he had in 2024. With Henderson starting on the IL, Jackson Holliday is expected to start at the 6 on Opening Day, with Ramon Urias starting at second base.

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (intercostal) will take live batting practice in camp on Saturday, according to manager Brandon Hyde. Henderson is running out of time to be ready for Opening Day next Thursday, but the 23-year-old All-Star will take hacks against live pitching this weekend after being sidelined at spring training with a right-intercostal strain. He has only seen action in three Grapefruit League games, so fantasy managers that already used a first-round pick on Henderson have to be a bit worried that his lack of activity in camp could lead to a slow start in 2025. The good news is that if he's forced to open the year on the injured list, hopefully it won't be long before he's able to make his season debut in April. In just his third MLB season, Henderson broke out in 2024 with 37 homers, 92 RBI, 21 steals, 118 runs and a .281/.364/.529 slash line in 159 regular-season games.

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that shortstop Gunnar Henderson (intercostal) is "running out of time" to be ready for Opening Day next Thursday against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays. Hyde is still "hopeful," but there are only a few spring training games remaining on the schedule. The good news is that if Henderson opens the 2025 season on the injured list, it shouldn't be very long before he's able to make his debut. The most likely scenario if the 23-year-old isn't ready for Opening Day is that young infielder Jackson Holliday will shift to shortstop, with Ramon Urias seeing most of the starts at second base in Baltimore. Despite suffering an intercostal injury in spring training, Henderson was still a first-rounder in most fantasy drafts after a breakout 2024 season that saw him slash .281/.364/.529 with an .893 OPS, 37 home runs, 92 RBI, 21 steals and 118 runs scored in 159 regular-season contests.

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that shortstop Gunnar Henderson (intercostal) took batting practice in camp on Tuesday. While Henderson is still up in the air to be read for Opening Day next Thursday, it's a good sign that he's at least swinging and ramping up his baseball activities. However, the 23-year-old is running out of time to get into game action. Henderson is still deserving of being a first-round selection in upcoming fantasy drafts, but just be prepared for him potentially missing the early portion of the campaign. If he opens the year on the injured list, Jackson Holliday would likely slide over to shortstop, with Ramon Urias (hamstring) likely taking over at second base. Henderson won the American League Rookie of the Year in 2023 and was a first-time All-Star in 2024, slashing .281/.364/.529 with 37 home runs, 92 RBI, 21 steals and 118 runs scored in 159 games. He can do it all.

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (intercostal) is feeling better and is still planning to be ready for Opening Day. Roch Kubatko of MASN noted that Henderson is planning to get into spring training contests soon as well. Henderson sustained this injury in February but is still on track to be in the Opening Day lineup. Fantasy managers should continue to keep a close eye on his status as a return to spring training could provide clarity on his availability for the regular season. Last season, the 23-year-old enjoyed a career-season as he posted a .281/.364/.529 slash line with 37 home runs and 21 stolen bases. He generated an elite .374 xwOBA, .282 xBA, and a .492 xSLG, placing him in the 94th, 93rd, and 92nd percentile, respectively. If Henderson were to miss time early in the season, Jackson Holliday will likely shift to shortstop, opening the keystone for Ramon Urias.

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (intercostal) hit in the batting cages on Tuesday in camp as he starts his progression from a mild right-intercostal strain. He is scheduled to take ground balls on Wednesday. The Orioles aren't ruling out Henderson for the start of the 2025 regular season, but he's running out of time to be ready at the end of March with only two weeks until Opening Day on March 27 against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned, but Henderson has dropped from being RotoBaller's No. 7 overall player to No. 11 because of his injury. If the 23-year-old does open the year on the injured list, hopefully it will be a short stay. With Henderson sidelined, Jackson Holliday has seen action at shortstop. Ramon Urias and Jordan Westburg would be Baltimore primary options at second and third base.

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (side) is "progressing well" but remains without a definite timetable. Manager Brandon Hyde noted that he is still unsure when he will return to game action. Henderson sustained this injury last Thursday and could be in danger of missing Opening Day. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the team will likely be cautious as he increases his activity. Last season, the former top prospect enjoyed the best season of his career as he went deep 37 times and held a strong .281/.364/.529 slash line. He added 21 swiped bags and drew walks at a strong 10.8 percent rate. He generated an elite .374 xwOBA and a 53.9 percent hard-hit rate, placing him in the 94th and 97th percentile, respectively. If Henderson were to miss time early in the season, Jackson Holliday would shift to shortstop, which would open the keystone for Ramon Urias.

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (intercostal) is dealing with an intercostal strain in camp but is improving, according to manager Brandon Hyde. The skipper remains hopeful that Henderson will be ready for Opening Day later this month. The 23-year-old's availability for the start of the 2025 regular season is up in the air, but the good news is it's a mild intercostal strain, so even if he has to start the year on the injured list, it shouldn't be a lengthy absence. It's unclear when Henderson will return to Grapefruit League play after he injured his intercostal last Thursday. Henderson's injury could have fantasy managers hesitant to take him as a top-seven overall player in the early portion of the first round of drafts. If Henderson is forced to start Opening Day on the injured list, Jackson Holliday could be moved to shortstop, which would open up a spot at either second or third for Ramon Urias.

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (side) is feeling the "best he's felt" since leaving last Thursday's Grapefruit League game with right lower-side discomfort, according to manager Brandon Hyde. The skipper said that Henderson has turned a corner. With that said, expect Henderson to resume baseball activities soon and potentially get back into a spring training game by the end of this week. It's excellent news for the 23-year-old, who has become one of the best all-around players in baseball after his breakout season in 2024. RotoBaller currently has him ranked as the No. 6 overall player for fantasy drafts, behind Shohei Ohtani, Bobby Witt Jr., Aaron Judge, Elly De La Cruz and Jose Ramirez. The former second-rounder as a first-time All-Star in 2024 and slashed .281/.364/.529 with an .893 OPS, 37 home runs, 92 RBI and 21 stolen bases in 159 games played.

Baltimore Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson (side) is a few days away from returning to baseball activities, according to manager Brandon Hyde. The 23-year-old was held out of action this weekend due to lower side discomfort. The expectation is that Henderson will be back in the lineup within the next week. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect this issue to sideline Henderson to begin the season. The young infielder is looking to build off his strong rookie season where he mashed 37 home runs and knocked in nearly 100 runs across 159 games.

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (side) won't suit up for any spring training games this weekend. Henderson was pulled after one inning due to left side discomfort during Thursday's game. The young infielder is reportedly still sore, so the Orioles are going to take the cautious approach here. It doesn't sound like the team plans to do any additional imaging. The expectation is that Henderson will be back in the mix next week. Fantasy managers should expect Henderson to be ready in time for Opening Day.

Updating a previous report, Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (side) was pulled from Thursday's Grapefruit League game early against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays due to lower right-side discomfort. In his only at-bat of the game, Henderson tried to beat out a ground ball and then also made a diving catch in the field. It's likely that the Orioles were exercising an abundance of caution with one of the best players in all of baseball, but we'll pass along word if the 23-year-old's injury is more than just a day-to-day situation early in spring training. Most likely, Henderson will be just fine and ready for Opening Day at the end of March. Henderson can do it all at the plate and on defense and had a breakout 2024 season, vaulting him to a top-10 fantasy player heading into the 2025 campaign.