José Iglesias came to the Orioles this offseason hoping to lead by example and be a model of consistency for a young team full of players hoping to grow into reliable contributors.
That role has proven to be one he’s fit well through an impressive start at the plate to go along with his reliable shortstop defense. And at a time when the Orioles might need a veteran to show the way more than ever, questions now arise as to whether Iglesias will be able to fill that role.
After, Hyde said that he pulled Iglesias from Wednesday’s game after six innings because he’s dealing with a sore quadriceps that limited him on the bases on his first-inning double and in his ensuing two at-bats.