Baltimore Orioles add Jeremiah Jackson to taxi squad amid injury concerns
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 10:25 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

The Baltimore Orioles added infielder Jeremiah Jackson to their major league taxi squad on Tuesday. The team holds a 70-76 record and sits four games out of an American League wild card spot. Jackson's addition provides depth while shortstop Gunnar Henderson manages a sore left knee sustained against the Cleveland Guardians. Utility player Blaze Alexander is also unavailable as he deals with back spasms. Jackson offers defensive versatility across the infield and outfield to assist manager Craig Albernaz during the season's final stretch. The organization signed the 26-year-old to a minor league deal in November 2024, and he has yet to appear in a major league game for Baltimore.
- •Jeremiah Jackson joined the Baltimore Orioles taxi squad on Tuesday.
- •Gunnar Henderson has a sore left knee after fouling a pitch.
- •Blaze Alexander is out of the lineup with back spasms.
- •The Orioles hold a 70-76 record with limited games remaining.
- •Jackson provides defensive coverage at second base, third base, and the outfield.
- 11:08 PMESPN MLB — Orioles put Alexander on IL; hope Henderson avoids similar fate
- 9:43 PMYahoo Sports — Orioles put Alexander on injured list; hope Henderson avoids similar fate
- 7:51 PMYahoo Sports — Orioles bring up potential replacement for Gunnar Henderson, Blaze Alexander
"The Baltimore Orioles have placed versatile Blaze Alexander on the 10-day injured list and are hopeful that shortstop Gunnar Henderson can recover quickly from a knee injury that left him out of the starting lineup Wednesday night against Cleveland. Alexander was forced from Tuesday's game against the Guardians with lower back spasms. Alexander has played three different infield positions and all three spots in the outfield during his first season with Baltimore.
"The Orioles have placed versatile Blaze Alexander on the 10-day injured list and are hopeful that shortstop Gunnar Henderson can recover quickly from a knee injury that left him out of the starting lineup Wednesday night against Cleveland.
"The Baltimore Orioles have a back-up plan following updates on Gunnar Henderson and Blaze Alexander.
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External links- ESPN MLBSep 9, 2026, 11:08 PMOrioles put Alexander on IL; hope Henderson avoids similar fate
The Orioles have placed versatile Blaze Alexander on the 10-day injured list and are hopeful that shortstop Gunnar Henderson can recover quickly from a knee injury that left him out of the starting lineup Wednesday night against Cleveland.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 9:43 PMOrioles put Alexander on injured list; hope Henderson avoids similar fate
The Baltimore Orioles have placed versatile Blaze Alexander on the 10-day injured list and are hopeful that shortstop Gunnar Henderson can recover quickly from a knee injury that left him out of the starting lineup Wednesday night against Cleveland. Alexander was forced from Tuesday's game against the Guardians with lower back spasms. Alexander has played three different infield positions and all three spots in the outfield during his first season with Baltimore.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 7:51 PMOrioles bring up potential replacement for Gunnar Henderson, Blaze Alexander
The Baltimore Orioles have a back-up plan following updates on Gunnar Henderson and Blaze Alexander.
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