Former Shorebird Jackson Holliday back to Norfolk for now.

(WBAL)

The Orioles have sent their No. 1 prospect, Jackson Holliday, back to the minor leagues after his struggles to start the season.

Holliday was batting .059 in ten games with only two hits and 18 strikeouts. The 20-year-old phenom finally hit a wall in his pro career, struggling for the first time at the plate since being drafted No. 1 overall in 2022.

The move was announced today by the Orioles who are recalling outfielder Ryan Mckenna from triple-a.

In a corresponding move they also designated catcher David Bañuelos for assignment. Jordan Westburg and Jorge Mateo are expected to take over at second base, while Ramon Urias will fill in at third.

Holliday was hitting well at triple-a before his major league debut, so if he can find his confidence and begin hitting again, he shouldn’t be in the minor leagues for too long. It may just have been a little early for this Oriole’s No. 1 prospect.