Orioles' Gunnar Henderson Exits Spring Game with Side Discomfort

The All-Star shortstop left a Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays after the first inning due to lower right side discomfort, with the severity of the injury still unclear.

• Gunnar Henderson, 23, was removed from Thursday's spring training game after experiencing discomfort in his lower right side.
• The Orioles have not yet determined the severity of the issue or whether it will impact Henderson's availability for the season.
• Henderson made a leaping catch in the top of the first inning and grounded out to first base before being replaced in the field by Luis Vázquez.
• The infielder has been durable throughout his career, playing 159 games last season and never being placed on the injured list in his three MLB seasons.
• The Orioles are also managing the absence of All-Star infielder Jordan Westburg, who is sidelined for a few days with lower back soreness.

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