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On bench again Kjerstad is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Kjerstad will stay on the bench for the fourth time in five games, and his playing-time outlook appears to have only worsened in the aftermath of Tuesday's trade deadline. Not only did Kjerstad stay put in Baltimore rather than being sent to a rebuilding team as part of a trade package, but he'll face more competition for at-bats at designated hitter and in the corner outfield after the Orioles acquired Eloy Jimenez from the White Sox and Austin Slater from the Reds on Tuesday. With rookie Colton Cowser seizing hold of the leadoff role against right-handed pitching, Kjerstad doesn't have a spot in an everyday outfield that typically features Cowser, Cedric Mullins and Anthony Santander from left to right. Meanwhile, Ryan O'Hearn and Jimenez seem poised to form a platoon at DH.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench again for Game 1 on Monday Kjerstad is out of the lineup for the first game of Monday's doubleheader with the Blue Jays.

Impact Since returning from the 7-day injured list July 20 while he recovered from a concussion, Kjerstad has been deployed in a part-time role. He's started in just four of the Orioles' nine games following his activation, with four of his five absences from the lineup coming against right-handed pitching. Colton Cowser, Cedric Mullins and Anthony Santander look to be manager Brandon Hyde's preferred starters in the outfield for now.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact After spending the minimum seven days on the injured list due to a concussion, Kjerstad was activated Saturday and started in right field in the Orioles' 8-4 win, going 0-for-2 with a walk and a strikeout. Though he'll take a seat Sunday against southpaw Andrew Heaney, the lefty-hitting Kjerstad could reclaim regular reps against right-handed pitching now that he's fully healthy.

JULY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles active rookie Heston Kjerstad from concussion IL a week after 97 mph pitch hit his helmet

Baltimore Orioles rookie Heston Kjerstad has been activated from the seven-day concussion injured list

JULY 20, 2024 • Associated Press

Activated from concussion IL Kjerstad (concussion) was reinstated from the 7-day concussion injured list Saturday and he's starting in right field, batting fifth against the Rangers, Jake Rill of MLB.com repor...

Impact Kjerstad missed Baltimore's final two contests before the All-Star break and their first game after while nursing concussion symptoms. Since being called up June 24, he has produced a .378 average with three homers, 12 RBI, five runs scored and a stolen base over 37 at-bats in 14 games. In a corresponding move, outfielder Kyle Stowers was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.

JULY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles OF Heston Kjerstad placed on 7-day concussion list Baltimore Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad was scratched from Saturday’s starting lineup against the New York Yankees and placed on the se...

JULY 13, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Orioles' Heston Kjerstad on Concussion IL After HBP That Sparked Brawl With Yankees After being hit by a Clay Holmes sinker in the head on Friday night, the Baltimore left fielder was placed on the concussion IL.

JULY 13, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Orioles' Heston Kjerstad goes on the 7-day concussion list a day after being hit in the head

The Baltimore Orioles put outfielder Heston Kjerstad on the seven-day concussion injured list, less than 24 hours after he was hit in the helmet by a pitch

JULY 13, 2024 • Associated Press

Placed on concussion IL The Orioles placed Kjerstad on the 7-day concussion injured list Saturday.

Impact Kjerstad was scratched from Saturday's lineup after participating in pregame drills, and he'll now land on the 7-day IL as a result of getting hit in the head by a pitch Friday. Kyle Stowers was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to replenish Baltimore's outfield depth.

JULY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched Saturday Kjerstad (head) was scratched from Baltimore's lineup ahead of Saturday's game versus the Yankees.

Impact Kjerstad was originally slated to return to left field just a day after getting hit in the head by a pitch Friday, but he wasn't feeling 100 percent during pregame drills, per Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com, and he'll now sit out as a precaution. Austin Hays will cover left field instead and bat eighth.

JULY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In Saturday's lineup Kjerstad (head) will start in left field and bat sixth Saturday against the Yankees.

Impact Kjerstad was hit in the helmet by a pitch during Friday's contest and had to leave the game early, though he appears to have escaped the incident without any serious damage. The 25-year-old has provided a nice boost to Baltimore's lineup, slashing .378/.465/.676 with three homers and 12 RBI since being recalled from Triple-A on June 24.

JULY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles, Yankees Benches Clear After Heston Kjerstad Drilled in Head by Pitch Tempers flared late in the AL East rivalry matchup, resulting in quite the pre-All Star break scene.

JULY 13, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Benches clear after O's manager Hyde charges Yankees' dugout BALTIMORE -- Emotions spilled over between the Yankees and Orioles on Friday evening at Camden Yards after Heston Kjerstad was hit in the he...

JULY 13, 2024 • MLB.COM

Hit in head, exits game Kjerstad was removed from Friday's game against the Yankees after getting hit in the head by a pitch, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kjerstad managed to turn away so the pitch hit off the back of his helmet, but he was still shaken up enough to call for his removal in the ninth inning. The Orioles' training staff will examine him further in the clubhouse and presumably put him through concussion protocol.

JULY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Idle against southpaw Kjerstad isn't in the Orioles' lineup for Thursday's game versus the Cubs.

Impact With southpaw Justin Steele slated to take the mound for Chicago, the Orioles will keep the lefty-hitting Kjerstad on the bench to begin Thursday's contest. Austin Hays will enter the lineup as Baltimore's left fielder while Kjerstad rests.

JULY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact The lefty-hitting Kjerstad had started both of the past two days while the Orioles faced left-handed starting pitchers, but he'll take a seat Wednesday with southpaw Shota Imanaga on the hill for the Cubs. Austin Hays will spell Kjerstad in left field.

JULY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clubs three-run homer Kjerstad went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run during Sunday's 6-3 win over Oakland.

Impact Kjerstad took Mitch Spence yard in the first inning, plating Ryan O'Hearn and Jordan Westburg with the three-run slam. In 51 plate appearances with Baltimore, Kjerstad has posted a .938 OPS with three homers and 12 RBI while carving out a significant role in a loaded Orioles outfield.

JULY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles beat Athletics, 6-3, behind Heston Kjerstad's 3-run homer, Grayson Rodriguez's strong start OAKLAND, Calif. - For Heston Kjerstad, the third time’s the charm. In his first two stints with the ...

JULY 8, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Heston Kjerstad hits 3-run homer as Orioles beat Athletics 6-3

Heston Kjerstad hit a three-run homer, Grayson Rodriguez had eight strikeouts in six innings and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Oakland Athletics 6-3

JULY 7, 2024 • Associated Press

Sitting Saturday Kjerstad isn't in the Orioles' lineup for Saturday's game versus Oakland.

Impact Kjerstad will get another day to rest Saturday after also sitting down Friday versus a left-handed starter. Austin Hays will draw another start in left field while Kjerstad sits.

JULY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not facing lefty Kjerstad is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics.

Impact Kjerstad will take a seat Friday with southpaw Hogan Harris on the mound for Oakland. Austin Hays, Colton Cowser and Anthony Santander will fill the outfield from left to right.

JULY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Wednesday Kjerstad is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Seattle.

Impact Kjerstad will begin Wednesday's game in the dugout after going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Mariners. Austin Hays will start in left field and bat seventh against Seattle right-hander Logan Gilbert.

JULY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs first career grand slam Kjerstad went 1-for-1 with a grand slam, two walks and a hit-by-pitch in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Rangers.

Impact Kjerstad's slam came in the fifth inning to give the Orioles a 5-2 lead. It was the first grand slam of his career, and he's now homered in his last two games, both coming against Texas. The 25-year-old prospect has added seven RBI, three runs scored, no stolen bases and a 5:8 BB:K across 33 plate appearances this season. The left-handed-hitting Kjerstad has gotten looks in both corner outfielder spots as well as at designated hitter, and he's poised to compete with Colton Cowser for playing time while Austin Hays is battling knee soreness.

JUNE 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heston Kjerstad's grand slam helps Orioles edge Rangers Heston Kjerstad hit a two-out grand slam in the fifth inning to propel the Baltimore Orioles into the lead in a 6-5 victory over the visitin...

JUNE 30, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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