Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson remains optimistic he will be ready for the season opener on March 27 as he recovers from a mild right intercoastal strain.

Gunnar Henderson is hoping he’ll be healthy for the start of the Orioles’ season. “I’m going out there to try to do whatever I can to make it to opening day,” the shortstop said.

Henderson, who has been battling a right intercostal issue, says he's feeling much better and hopes to be on the field when the O's battle the Toronto Blue Jays on March 27.