Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson had back-to-back big innings to help the Orioles emerge 10-6 winners in 11 innings over the Rangers on Monday night. He finished the day 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, two runs scored, a walk, and four RBI. Almost all of that production came after the game went to extra innings, tied 3-3. In the 10th, he hit a two-run homer off Robert Garcia, and in the 11th, he had a two-run double off Holby Milner that extended the lead to 10-6. Henderson is up to 29 RBI in 77 games this season with 10 homers and a .346 wOBA. While he still has a ways to go to catch up with last year's numbers, he's hitting .314 with a .388 wOBA over his last 20 games and is trending in the right direction after a slow start to the season. He will continue to be a strong shortstop play in standard formats with big games like this always a possibility if he's swinging it well.

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson helped the team to an offensive explosion in a 22-8 rout over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. The 23-year-old star finished a double shy of the cycle in a 4-for-6 performance with one homer, two RBI, and an additional run scored. Henderson's eighth-inning HR came against shortstop Jose Caballero, who was pitching in mop-up duty, but fantasy managers will take it. He hadn't gone deep in a 19-game span dating back to June 5. While Henderson still has plenty of catching up to do to approach his MVP-caliber 2024 production, he's still batting a more-than-respectable .279/.352/.445 with nine homers, 25 RBI, 42 runs scored, and nine steals in 315 plate appearances.

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson is hitting third in the batting order for Friday's series opener versus the visiting Los Angeles Angels and right-hander Jack Kochanowicz at Camden Yards. After a slow start to the 2025 season due to an intercostal strain he suffered in spring training, Henderson has picked things up of late and has gone 14-for-36 (.389) with a homer, double, four RBI, two steals and three runs scored in 10 games so far in the month of June. The 23-year-old All-Star is currently riding a modest five-game hitting streak in which he's gone 9-for-19 with a double, three RBI, two steals and two runs scored. Overall, the former second-rounder is slashing .274/.336/.443 with a .779 OPS, eight home runs, 19 RBI, 32 runs scored and eight stolen bases. It's going to be hard for Henderson to replicate what he did last year, but he's still a must-start everywhere.

Athletics rookie right-hander Gunnar Hoglund (hip) is having surgery on his hip on Friday in Colorado and is likely to miss the rest of the 2025 season, according to Klutch Sports' Nate Heisler. Hoglund is expected to make a full recovery for the 2026 campaign. The 25-year-old made his major-league debut with the A's this year but struggled in his first six starts, going 1-3 with a 6.40 ERA (6.70 FIP), 1.51 WHIP and 23;11 K:BB in 32 1/3 innings pitched. Per MLB Pipeline, Hoglund is ranked as the team's No. 14 prospect. It's unclear when exactly he'll be ready to go in 2026, but he should be in contention for a rotation spot when he's fully healthy. The 6-foot-4, 220-pounder was three years removed from Tommy John surgery this year, making his hip surgery that much more disappointing. Mitch Spence should have a shot to stick in the rotation in Sacramento now.

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson is out of the starting lineup on Friday for the series opener in Sacramento against the Athletics with left-hander JP Sears on the mound. Jorge Mateo will get the nod at shortstop and will bat ninth against Sears at Sutter Health Park. In four games in the month of June, Henderson has gone 5-for-17 with a solo homer and five strikeouts. The 23-year-old was a first-time All-Star in 2024 in what was a breakout season. The former American League Rookie of the Year hit .281/.364/.529 with 37 home runs, 92 RBI and 21 stolen bases in 159 regular-season games. He hasn't been able to find that groove quite yet in 2025, though, and is currently slashing .257/.314/.436 with a career-low .749 OPS, eight homers, 16 RBI and six steals in 54 games. Mateo has 14 steals in 58 at-bats but is also hitting a lowly .190 with a homer and three RBI as a bench player.

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson finished 1-for-4 and added his fourth stolen base of the season in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Henderson posted poor numbers in April as he worked back from an intercostal strain, but the 2024 American League MVP candidate has enjoyed a rebound this month. The 23-year-old has hit safely in 13 of 17 contests in May, slashing .288/.347/.530. That's similar to Henderson's line from last season, when he slashed .281/.364/.529, mashed 37 home runs, and swiped 21 bases. The 23-year-old will look to continue his solid May in Wednesday's matchup versus Brewers right-hander Chad Patrick.

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson went 1-for-5 with a single in his team's 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins. The Alabama native has had some trouble getting going this season, but he's collected at least one hit in 11 of 12 contests, including nine in a row before Tuesday's outing. It's an encouraging stretch, though he's only recorded one extra-base hit since the calendar turned to May (double). After getting moved out of the leadoff spot about a month ago, he found himself back there against the Twins on Thursday. While the former second-round pick hasn't been downright dreadful, he's still not performing like a first-round pick in fantasy -- a price many managers paid this offseason. A silver lining is that he's hitting the ball harder on average thus far (94.4 MPH average exit velocity), and could still be shaking off the rust of his limited spring training.

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson had himself a nice day at the plate during Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. He kicked off the scoring for the O's with a home run in the first inning. He would continue his hot streak with an RBI double in the second. Henderson finished with a solid game going 2-for-3 with a homer, double, and two walks in the win. It has been a slow start for the 23-year-old, but maybe this performance will help spark his bat. Despite the sluggish start, Henderson remains a must-have in all fantasy formats.

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.