Gunnar Henderson DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (side) is feeling the "best he's felt" since leaving last Thursday's Grapefruit League game with right lower-side discomfort, according to manager Brandon Hyde. The skipper said that Henderson has turned a corner. With that said, expect Henderson to resume baseball activities soon and potentially get back into a spring training game by the end of this week. It's excellent news for the 23-year-old, who has become one of the best all-around players in baseball after his breakout season in 2024. RotoBaller currently has him ranked as the No. 6 overall player for fantasy drafts, behind Shohei Ohtani, Bobby Witt Jr., Aaron Judge, Elly De La Cruz and Jose Ramirez. The former second-rounder as a first-time All-Star in 2024 and slashed .281/.364/.529 with an .893 OPS, 37 home runs, 92 RBI and 21 stolen bases in 159 games played.

Baltimore Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson (side) is a few days away from returning to baseball activities, according to manager Brandon Hyde. The 23-year-old was held out of action this weekend due to lower side discomfort. The expectation is that Henderson will be back in the lineup within the next week. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect this issue to sideline Henderson to begin the season. The young infielder is looking to build off his strong rookie season where he mashed 37 home runs and knocked in nearly 100 runs across 159 games.

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (side) won't suit up for any spring training games this weekend. Henderson was pulled after one inning due to left side discomfort during Thursday's game. The young infielder is reportedly still sore, so the Orioles are going to take the cautious approach here. It doesn't sound like the team plans to do any additional imaging. The expectation is that Henderson will be back in the mix next week. Fantasy managers should expect Henderson to be ready in time for Opening Day.