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OriolesGunnar Henderson Says Shoulder Impingement Limited Him for Most of 2025

The shortstop says the issue disrupted his swing, with optimism for a healthy 2026.

Overview

  • Henderson disclosed on WBAL’s Orioles Hot Stove Show that he played through a shoulder impingement for roughly three-quarters of last season.
  • He said the injury kept him from getting to his preferred swing position, though he emphasized he made no excuses and kept playing.
  • Despite reduced power, he finished 2025 at .274/.349/.438 with 17 home runs, 34 doubles and 30 stolen bases after hitting 37 homers in 2024.
  • He did not go on the injured list for the shoulder and appeared in 154 of 155 games after his early April activation, expressing confidence about being healthy in 2026.
  • Baltimore’s offseason additions of Pete Alonso and Taylor Ward are expected to bolster the lineup and lessen the pressure on Henderson to supply most of the power.