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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 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Heston Kjerstad's first career slam propels Orioles past Rangers 6-5

Rookie Heston Kjerstad hit a fifth-inning grand slam to put Baltimore ahead for good, and the Orioles beat the Texas Rangers 6-5 for their fourth straight victory

JUNE 30, 2024 • Associated Press

Draws start in left field Kjerstad will start in left field and bat seventh in Wednesday's contest against the Guardians.

Impact The left-handed hitting Kjerstad sat out Tuesday's game versus a southpaw, but he's now started both contests against right-handers since his recall Monday. Kjerstad had two hits -- including a double -- in Monday's game.

JUNE 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles recall outfield prospect Heston Kjerstad, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 draft

The Baltimore Orioles have recalled outfield prospect Heston Kjerstad from the minor leagues prior to the start of their series with AL Cent...

JUNE 24, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Orioles recall outfield prospect Heston Kjerstad, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 draft

Orioles recall prospect OF Heston Kjerstad The Baltimore Orioles recalled their No.4 prospect, outfielder Heston Kjerstad, from Triple-A Norfolk on Monday and designated infielder Nic...

JUNE 24, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

O's to call up No. 4 prospect Kjerstad for 3rd MLB stint (source) HOUSTON -- After the Orioles’ bats went cold in Houston, they appear to be promoting a slugger who could potentially help get the offense go...

JUNE 24, 2024 • MLB.COM

Expected to be called up Monday Kjerstad is set to be called up to the major-league roster Monday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Impact Kjerstad spent a little over two weeks with the Orioles in late April and early May, going 2-for-14 with two walks and six strikeouts while appearing in seven contests. Since being sent down to Triple- Norfolk on May 13, the 25-year-old produced a .268 average with six home runs, 28 RBI, 23 runs and a stolen base over 34 contests and he'll look to carry his momentum into his second stint with Baltimore in 2024. It's unclear who Kjerstad will replace on the major-league roster, but with Colton Cowser struggling to a .170 average with four extra-base hits over 53 at-bats in June, it's possible that Cowser is the odd man out.

JUNE 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kjerstad homers on first pitch back at Triple-A Heston Kjerstad needed only one swing to herald his return to Triple-A -- with that loud, distinctive thwack of bat hitting ball destined fo...

MAY 16, 2024 • MLB.COM

Orioles call up another top prospect for AL East battle in slugger Heston Kjerstad Heston Kjerstad, an outfielder/first baseman, was the No. 2 overall pick of the 2020 MLB Draft out of Arkansas

APRIL 23, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Orioles recall top outfield prospect Kjerstad The Orioles called up outfielder Heston Kjerstad, the 29th overall prospect in baseball per MLB Pipeline, on Tuesday. To make room for Kjers...

APRIL 23, 2024 • MLB.COM

Reports: Orioles to call up OF/1B Heston Kjerstad The Orioles are expected to call up slugger Heston Kjerstad on Tuesday, making him the latest first-round draft pick to land in Baltimore, m...

APRIL 23, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Reports: Orioles to call up OF/1B Heston Kjerstad The Orioles are expected to call up slugger Heston Kjerstad on Tuesday, making him the latest first-round draft pick to land in Baltimore, m...

APRIL 23, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Orioles plan to recall outfield prospect Heston Kjerstad The Orioles plan to recall outfielder Heston Kjerstad, the No. 42 prospect in baseball, to join the team for their series against the Angels...

APRIL 23, 2024 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

MiLB Player of the Week Spotlight: Orioles' Heston Kjerstad Few people are having more fun right now playing the game of baseball than Heston Kjerstad, who has found a way to stand out among a team of...

APRIL 12, 2024 • MLB.COM

Plates 10 runs at Triple-A Kjerstad went 5-for-7 with two home runs, two doubles, 10 RBI and two additional runs Wednesday in Triple-A Norfolk's 26-11 win over Charlotte.

Impact The Norfolk roster is teeming with four of the top hitting prospects in baseball in Kjerstad, Jackson Holliday, Connor Norby and Cody Mayo, and the quartet lived up to its billing Wednesday in a rout of Charlotte. Kjerstad led the way with five hits and 10 RBI, but Holliday, Norby and Mayo combined 11 hits and six RBI while No. 5 batter Kyle Stowers chipped in two home runs and seven RBI of his own. On the heels of his blistering performance at the dish, Kjerstad now owns a monstrous 1.785 OPS over five games for Norfolk on the season.

APRIL 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A The Orioles optioned Kjerstad to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Kjerstad struggled to a .580 OPS in 18 spring games, so it's not a surprise he missed out on Baltimore's Opening Day roster given the club's strong group of position players. The 25-year-old had an .869 OPS in 76 contests at Norfolk last season and should receive another look with the Orioles at some point in 2024.

MARCH 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

From SEC rivals to Orioles teammates, Jordan Westburg and Heston Kjerstad share 'same path' After each reaching the majors in 2023, SEC products Jordan Westburg and Heston Kjerstad are key parts of the Orioles’ long-term plans.

MARCH 13, 2024 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Struggling in spring Kjerstad has gone 2-for-14 over his first five Grapefruit League games.

Impact That's not a good look for Kjerstad, who is in the midst of a tough battle for a roster spot. The Orioles' outfield is set with Austin Hays, Cedric Mullins and Anthony Santander looking like starters. It's believed the team will carry two extra outfielders, though it's also possible Jorge Mateo will see time in the outfield as a utility player. Kjerstad will need to get his bat going to separate from the field, namely Colton Cowser and Kyle Stowers.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

After glimpse of MLB in '23, Kjerstad vying for O's roster spot SARASOTA, Fla. -- The news was delivered to Heston Kjerstad on an evening early last June: He was being promoted from Double-A Bowie to Trip...

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • MLB.COM

Receives spot on ALDS roster Kjerstad is on the Orioles' roster for their ALDS matchup against the Rangers, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kjerstad slashed .233/.281/.467 with two homers and three RBI after being promoted from Triple-A Norfolk in mid-September -- enough to secure himself a spot on the playoff roster. The 24-year-old rookie will likely serve as bench depth as Baltimore may choose to send out their experienced veterans more often for the postseason.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Saturday Kjerstad isn't in the Orioles' lineup Saturday versus the Guardians, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Kjerstad will get a breather Saturday after starting his major-league career 5-for-21 with two homers across his first eight games. Adley Rutschman will operate as Baltimore's designated hitter instead while James McCann starts behind the plate.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Thursday Kjerstad is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest in Cleveland.

Impact Kjerstad had started each of the previous three games at designated hitter, but he will begin this one on the bench. Anthony Santader will be at DH on Thursday while Aaron Hicks gets a start in right field.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clubs second homer Kjerstad went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 9-5 win over the Astros.

Impact Kjerstad padded the Orioles' lead in the seventh inning with his second homer in five games since he was called up. He's gone 4-for-13 with five strikeouts. The 24-year-old has made all three of his starts at designated hitter, though he can also be an option at first base and in the corner outfield in a pinch. For now, it appears the Orioles are focused on letting him hit in a part-time role versus right-handed pitchers.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles win 4th straight, blast Astros, 9-5, behind homers from Austin Hays, Ryan O'Hearn and Heston Kjerstad Austin Hays hit two homers, Ryan O'Hearn stayed hot with a first-inning blast and rookie Heston Kjerstad went deep, too, as the Orioles beat...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Not in lineup Sunday Kjerstad is on the bench again Sunday against the Rays.

Impact Kjerstad has drawn only one start since being promoted Thursday from Triple-A Norfolk. Austin Hays, Cedric Mullins and Anthony Santander will start across the outfield Sunday with Adley Rutschman serving as the Orioles' designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Heston Kjerstad's first career slam propels Orioles past Rangers 6-5

Orioles recall outfield prospect Heston Kjerstad, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 draft