# Gunnar Henderson Wrist Issue

> Henderson skips excuses for 2026 wrist injury.
- Title: Gunnar Henderson Wrist Issue · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Henderson skips excuses for 2026 wrist injury. Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson says a minor wrist issue affected his 2026 season but remains focused on…
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## Henderson hesitates
Henderson paused when asked about a wrist issue in 2026.

> I really don’t like making excuses, because everybody’s banged up at this point in the year.
## Wrist issue minor
Henderson said a wrist issue was minor and improved with bat knob changes.

> But yeah, I had a little [right] wrist issue going on.
## 2026 season impact
Henderson hit .225 with a .714 OPS in 2026, career lows.

> It was just minor, getting that a little bit better.
## Henderson's mindset
Henderson wants to return to postseason play after missing playoffs.

> The postseason is something that I myself have as the mindset going into every year.
## Manager's view
Manager Albernaz says Alonso can share team leadership burden.

> Gunnar doesn’t have to shoulder the load.
## 2027 outlook
Henderson aims to return to form for 2027 postseason play.

> If Henderson can return to form in 2027, then there shouldn’t be any reason why Baltimore can’t do that.
## Key takeaway

Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson says a minor wrist issue affected his 2026 season but remains focused on postseason play.