The hesitation and hedging are over.Gunnar Henderson has missed too many exhibition games and won’t be ready for Opening Day. The Orioles won’t carry him on the roster and play shorthanded. The All-Star shortstop and best player on the team is beginning the season on the injured list.

The Orioles will be without one of their best players for Opening Day this week as shortstop Gunnar Henderson will start the season on the injured list.

One of baseball's brightest stars, Gunnar Henderson, won't shine on Opening Day. Instead, the Baltimore Orioles' 23-year old superstar will be in the dugout dealing with an intercostal strain. Baltimore general manager Mike Elias told reporters on Sunday that Henderson will be placed on the 7-day Injured List.