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Heston Kjerstad Is Not In The Lineup On Saturday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad is absent from the Orioles' starting lineup on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays. The top-prospect homered in Friday's contest while serving as the O's designated hitter but he'll start Saturday's game on the bench as Anthony Santander steps in as DH against Tyler Glasnow and the Rays. Kjerstad will be available off the bench and should be in and out of the Orioles lineup down the stretch as they look to secure the AL East crown.

Sep 16 · Source via Prospects Orioles Heston Kjerstad

Heston Kjerstad Making Big-League Debut Friday

Baltimore Orioles first base prospect Heston Kjerstad is making his first major-league start on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Zach Eflin, serving as the designated hitter and batting seventh in the lineup. Kjerstad had his first big-league plate appearance in Thursday's loss as a pinch-hitter but struck out late in the game. The 24-year-old is one of the team's top prospects, per MLB Pipeline, and was called up this week after hitting .303/.376/.528 with 21 home runs in 122 combined games with Double-A Bowie and Triple-A Norfolk. It remains to be seen how much he'll actually play down the stretch in a pennant race for Baltimore, but he could be in the starting lineup for however much longer Ryan Mountcastle (shoulder) is out.

Sep 15 · Source via Prospects Orioles Heston Kjerstad

Heston Kjerstad Strikes Out In First Big-League At-Bat

Baltimore Orioles first base prospect Heston Kjerstad didn't make his first major-league start in the 4-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday, but he did get his first big-league at-bat as a pinch-hitter and struck out. One of the team's top overall prospects in the system was thrown into the fire in the eighth inning with the team trailing by one run, but he wasn't able to deliver. The 24-year-old has a very intriguing power/speed combination and is hoping to help the Orioles win the American League East division, but it remains to be seen how much he'll actually play, especially now that Ryan Mountcastle (shoulder) isn't expected to need a trip to the injured list.

Sep 15 · Source via Prospects Orioles Heston Kjerstad

Orioles Select Heston Kjerstad

The Orioles announced a series of roster moves today, selecting the contract of outfielder Heston Kjerstad and recalling right-hander Bryan Baker from Triple-A Norfolk. To open active roster spots for those two, outfielder Ryan McKenna and left-hander Nick Vespi were optioned to Norfolk. To open a spot for Kjerstad on the 40-man, infielder/outfielder Terrin Vavra…

Sep 14 · MLB Trade Rumors Prospects Orioles Heston Kjerstad

Orioles Promote Heston Kjerstad

The Baltimore Orioles have called up top outfield prospect Heston Kjerstad. The 24-year-old began the season in Double-A Bowie where he tore the ball off the cover and spent the last 76 games playing for Triple-A Norfolk. Between both levels, Kjerstad has hit .303 with 21 homers, 55 RBI and five stolen bases. One of the top prospects in baseball, Kjerstad offers pop and power from the corner outfield position. In redraft leagues, he can be ignored down the stretch with his playing time questionable, but he should be rostered in dynasty formats moving forward.

Sep 14 · Source via Prospects Orioles Heston Kjerstad

Ryan Mountcastle Being Evaluated For Shoulder Issue, Heston Kjerstad Promotion Possible

Ryan Mountcastle departed this evening’s loss to the Cardinals. He was injured during his first inning at-bat and removed from the game when his turn in the order came around two innings later. The O’s announced that he’d experienced left shoulder discomfort. While Mountcastle is day-to-day at the moment, the O’s could turn to a…

Sep 14 · MLB Trade Rumors Prospects Orioles Heston Kjerstad Ryan Mountcastle Ryan O'Hearn

Orioles To Call Up Heston Kjerstad

Baltimore Orioles first base prospect Heston Kjerstad is being recalled from the minor leagues, according to two sources with knowledge of the situation. Ryan Mountcastle (shoulder) suffered a minor injury in Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals and is being considered day-to-day, but Kjerstad will over the Orioles some extra depth at the position in the meantime. The team's No. 3 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, has hit a combined .303/.376/.529 with a .905 OPS, 21 home runs, 29 doubles, eight triples, 55 RBI, five stolen bases and 87 runs scored in 121 games with Double-A Bowie and Triple-A Norfolk this year. The former second overall pick in 2020 was set back by injuries early in his pro career, but he finally got back on the field last year and has proved this year why he was such a standout prospect. It's unknown how much he'll play in Baltimore with the team trying to clinch the American League East down the stretch.

Sep 14 · Source via Prospects Orioles Heston Kjerstad

Heston Kjerstad Opens September On A Tear

Baltimore Orioles prospect Heston Kjerstad homered Sunday to continue his scorching weekend. Kjerstad opened up the season's final month with seven hits in 15 at-bats, including the 414-foot blast. The 2020 second-overall pick has appeared to regain his stroke after recent struggles. The outfielder is hitting .307/.377/.539 with 20 home runs across two levels for the season. While many felt there was a chance that Kjerstad would join the Orioles once rosters expanded, he remained on the farm with an eye toward 2024. The former Arkansas Razorback remains an elite power prospect who could earn a regular role in the Orioles' lineup as soon as Opening Day next year.

Sep 4 · Source via Prospects Orioles Heston Kjerstad

Heston Kjerstad Collects 45th RBI

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Heston Kjerstad continued his second-half tear, picking up his 45th RBI of the 2023 season in a 2-for-4 showing with Triple-A Norfolk. The Arkansas University product has dominated at the plate since his promotion to Triple-A, slashing .339/.410/.586 with eight home runs, 22 RBI, and 43 runs in 49 games with Norfolk. This season's rapid ascension could propel the 24-year-old to the major-league level by the end of the year. While playing time may be hard to come by in a talented Baltimore lineup, Kjerstad's incredible bat makes him a solid stash option in redraft leagues.

Aug 10 · Source via Prospects Orioles Heston Kjerstad

Heston Kjerstad Extends Hitting Streak To Eight Games

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Heston Kjerstad extended his hit streak to eight games with Triple-A Norfolk, going 2-for-5 with a run scored. The Arkansas University product has continued his dominance at the plate since his promotion to Triple-A a month ago, slashing .327/.415/.564 with five home runs, 14 RBI, and 25 runs in 29 games with Norfolk. Kjerstad's quick development could potentially take him to the majors by the end of the year, making him a potential stash option in redraft leagues.

Jul 18 · Source via Prospects Orioles Heston Kjerstad

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