The Baltimore Orioles may be on the verge of getting star shortstop Gunnar Henderson back from the injured list. The 23-year-old Henderson opened the 2025 regular season on the IL

The 23-year-old's presence in the lineup is a major reason the Orioles reached the playoffs in each of the last two seasons and once again have high expectations in 2025. That he won't end up missing much time with his early injury should also help them avoid falling into too much of a hole in the AL East in the initial portion of the season.

Gunnar Henderson hasn't played in a big league game yet this season. That's expected to change Friday. Henderson will rejoin the Orioles in Kansas City for the start of a series with the Royals, according to manager Brandon Hyde.