Kjerstad’s 2024 season was derailed by a concussion after he was struck in the helmet by a 96.8 mph sinker from Clay Holmes ...

Few MLB players have dealt with more bad luck than Heston Kjerstad. His professional baseball career was stunted because of the heart condition myocarditis, which forced him to miss two calendar ...

Heston Kjerstad arrived early at Orioles spring training, well ahead of the report date for position players. He’s fighting ...

Former top prospect Heston Kjerstad is in line for a big role with the Baltimore Orioles, according to general manager Mike Elias. Per Jacob Calvin Meyer on social media: Mike Elias sees Heston ...

SARASOTA, Fla. — For the first time in his MLB career, Heston Kjerstad is entering spring training with a clear path to regular playing time. Kjerstad, the Orioles’ No. 2 overall draft pick in ...

Orioles GM Mike Elias noted Thursday that Kjerstad is a frontrunner for a spot on the Opening Day roster, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports. "He has earned the right to get at-bats ...

Kjerstad wasn’t the same after his concussion, batting .314 with a .946 OPS in 21 games in the first half and .188 with a .528 OPS in 18 games after the break.

The former is why Kjerstad didn’t make his MLB debut until September 2023. The latter is perhaps why he’ll enter the 2025 season as a backup instead of a starter. Kjerstad, the No. 2 overall ...