Gunnar Henderson's availability for Opening Day may be in question. The Orioles’ star shortstop has been diagnosed with a mild right intercostal strain, an injury he sustained last Thursday while making a jumping catch in Grapefruit League action vs.

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde is "very, very hopeful" that star shortstop Gunnar Henderson (intercostal strain) will be ready for Opening Day.

The Baltimore Orioles were hit with a rather large question mark for their Opening Day. Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson, one of the five most valuable players in baseball last year, sustained a mild right intercostal strain last Thursday,

Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson’s status for opening day is uncertain after he was diagnosed with a “very mild” intercostal strain in his ribs, manager Brandon Hyde announced after Wednesday’s Grapefruit League game.

The O’s will likely have to consider some contingency plans, even if they ultimately expect him to get healthy.