Heston Kjerstad - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Clubs first exhibition homer Kjerstad went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers.

Impact Kjerstad launched his first homer of spring training Sunday. The 27-year-old is battling for an Opening Day roster spot, but Baltimore's offseason acquisition of Taylor Ward certainly makes it more difficult for Kjerstad to make the cut this spring. Dylan Beavers and Leody Taveras appear to have a leg up on Kjerstad to open camp, but the Orioles are likely to have the three outfielders battle it out during exhibition action to determine who makes the team.

1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE

Breaking down Heston Kjerstad's paths to playing time with the Orioles in 2026 Heston Kjerstad is back healthy with the Baltimore Orioles. Unfortunately, there isn't much room for him on the roster. Here are two ways he...

20 HOURS AGO • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Orioles get positive Heston Kjerstad update from camp, but he still has much to prove 2025 was a rough year for former top Baltimore Orioles prospect Heston Kjerstad, but he is healthy in spring training and has a chance to ea...

5 DAYS AGO • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Kjerstad at full health in O's camp, believes '26 will be 'good year for me' SARASOTA, Fla. -- Heston Kjerstad's challenging start to the 2025 season (his third in the big leagues) led to a mid-June demotion to Triple...

FEBRUARY 15 • MLB.COM

Will be full go for start of spring Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said Friday that Kjerstad (fatigue) will be a full participant during spring training, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Kjerstad didn't play after late July last season due to what the Orioles referred to as fatigue, and he later underwent treatment for an undisclosed medical condition. It's unclear whether the issues were related to his previously disclosed myocarditis diagnosis, but either way, it seems Kjerstad is now in the clear health-wise. Kjerstad slashed .192/.240/.327 in 54 games for the Orioles and .149/.225/.248 over 27 contests with Triple-A Norfolk in 2025, but he had a 112 wRC+ in his first two years with Baltimore and a 156 wRC+ in 2024 at Norfolk. While he will enter spring training healthy, Kjerstad currently looks to be buried on the Orioles' outfield depth chart.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Having treatments for medical issue Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias said Monday that Kjerstad has been undergoing treatments for a medical condition, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Kjerstad last played at Triple-A Norfolk on July 25 due to what the team had described as fatigue. Elias declined to say whether the treatments were related to myocarditis, a condition Kjerstad was diagnosed with shortly after being drafted in 2020 which delayed his pro debut until 2022. Kjerstad has responded well to the treatments and is expected to be ready for spring training. It's possible Kjerstad's medical issue affected his performance in 2025, as he slashed a woeful .192/.240/.327 in 54 games for the Orioles and an even-worse .149/.225/.248 over 27 contests with Norfolk.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On Triple-A IL due to fatigue Kjerstad is on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Norfolk due to fatigue, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kjerstad has not played since July 25 and is slashing only .149/.225/.248 in 26 games with Norfolk since being optioned in early June. Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino indicated that the team should have more information on Kjerstad's status later this week.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On Triple-A IL due to fatigue Kjerstad is on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Norfolk due to fatigue, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Why you shouldn't be worried about former top prospect's Triple-A numbers The Baltimore Orioles may have gotten a unique opportunity to remake Heston Kjerstad after his brutal 2025 struggles.

JULY 18, 2025 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Cleared to return Kjerstad (knee) went 0-for-4 in Sunday's game against Triple-A Memphis.

Impact Kjerstad was out of the lineup for a few days over the weekend after fouling a ball off his right knee, but he's managed to avoid a trip to the 7-day injured list. The Arkansas product was demoted to Triple-A on June 10 and is batting .167 with one home run, two RBI and three runs scored in five games since.

JUNE 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Triple-A contest Kjerstad exited Thursday's game with Triple-A Norfolk after fouling a ball off his right knee, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Thursday's game was Kjerstad's fourth game with Norfolk since being demoted by Baltimore. He had gone just 2-for-15 with five strikeouts in total prior to exiting Thursday's game. The severity of the injury is not known.

JUNE 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles reinstate Cedric Mullins and Jordan Westburg from injured list

The Baltimore Orioles have reinstated center fielder Cedric Mullins and infielder Jordan Westburg from the 10-day injured list

JUNE 10, 2025 • Associated Press

O's get back Mullins, Westburg, option Kjerstad The Orioles on Tuesday reinstated outfielder Cedric Mullins and infielder Jordan Westburg off the 10-day injured list. To make room on the r...

JUNE 10, 2025 • MLB.COM

Demoted to Triple-A The Orioles optioned Kjerstad to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.

Impact The 26-year-old was out of the lineup for each of Baltimore's past three games, and he'll head to the minors Tuesday with Cedric Mullins (hamstring) making his return from the injured list. The Orioles have dealt with a number of injuries in the outfield early this season, but Kjerstad was unable to take advantage with a .192/.240/.327 slash line in 167 plate appearances.

JUNE 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Wilson has 3 hits, 2 RBIs, Brent Rooker has tiebreaking RBI as Athletics beat Orioles 5-4

Jacob Wilson had three hits and two RBIs, Brent Rooker drove in the tiebreaking run and the Athletics beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-4

JUNE 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Orioles rally past Mariners for 5th straight win Heston Kjerstad’s two-run triple in the seventh inning proved decisive as the Baltimore Orioles rallied to defeat the host Seattle Mariners...

JUNE 5, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Orioles win 5th straight, 3-2 over Mariners, as Rutschman, Kjerstad deliver SEATTLE - The Orioles have been patient with Heston Kjerstad, continuing to start him on an everyday...

JUNE 5, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Kjerstad's go-ahead triple powers Orioles to fifth straight win SEATTLE -- As the top of the seventh inning ended at T-Mobile Park on Wednesday night, Heston Kjerstad strolled off the field toward the thi...

JUNE 5, 2025 • MLB.COM

Rutschman's homer and Kjerstad's 2-run triple send Orioles past Mariners 3-2 for 5th straight win

Heston Kjerstad put Baltimore ahead with a two-run triple in the seventh inning and the Orioles beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 for their fifth straight win

JUNE 5, 2025 • Associated Press

On bench Wednesday Kjerstad is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Kjerstad is hitless in his last 11 at-bats and has struck out four times during that stretch. He'll get the night off Wednesday to reset. Dylan Carlson, Cedric Mullins and Ryan O'Hearn will fill the outfield from left to right.

MAY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Arenado's tiebreaking homer in the 8th helps the Cardinals beat the Orioles 7-4

Nolan Arenado hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals topped the Baltimore Orioles 7-4

MAY 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Taking seat Sunday Kjerstad is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Injuries are beginning to mount in the Baltimore outfield with Ramon Laureano (ankle) and Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) recently joining Colton Cowser (thumb) on the injured list, which has afforded Kjerstad a longer leash in the everyday lineup. However, despite starting each of the last five games, Kjerstad recorded just three hits in 20 at-bats to bring his batting average down to .202 on the season. He'll get Sunday off to clear his head while Jorge Mateo spells him in left field.

MAY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Sunday Kjerstad is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Injuries are beginning to mount in the Baltimore outfield with Ramon Laureano (ankle) and Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) joining Colton Cowser (thumb) on the injured list, which has afforded Kjerstad a longer leash in the everyday lineup. However, despite starting each of the last five games, he's recorded just three hits in 20 at-bats to bring his batting average down to .202 on the season. He'll get Sunday off to clear his head while Jorge Mateo spells him in left field.

MAY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Devers has career-high 8 RBIs, including grand slam in 13-run 8th as Red Sox rout Orioles 19-5

Rafael Devers had a career-high eight RBIs, hitting a three-run homer in the sixth inning and a grand slam in a 13-run eighth to lead the Boston Red Sox over the Baltimore Orioles...

MAY 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Orioles snap 8-game skid as Rutschman homers in 11th inning of 8-4 victory over Brewers

Adley Rutschman hit a three-run homer to highlight Baltimore’s four-run outburst in the 11th inning as the Orioles snapped an eight-game skid by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 8-4

MAY 21, 2025 • Associated Press

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