Orioles' Road to Contention
The Orioles faced a dire injury situation last season, with every regular position player except second baseman Jackson Holliday spending time on the injured list.
Key players like shortstop Gunnar Henderson, outfielder Colton Cowser, catcher Adley Rutschman, and third baseman Jordan Westburg had stints on the injured list. Henderson missed only 7 games, while Holliday played 149 games, missing 3 late in the season due to a knee injury.
Other notable players' game counts include:
- Cowser: 92 games
- Rutschman: 90 games
- Westburg: 85 games
In order for the Orioles to return to contention in 2026, their core must produce.
Everyone knows how dire the Orioles’ injury situation was this past season.
Author's summary: Orioles need core to produce in 2026.