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BAL • Outfielder • #13
3 days ago
Kjerstad was not necessarily in the plans to start the season on the Opening Day roster, but the former top prospect has gone 6-for-14 so far this spring with one home run, two RBI, and just one strikeout in five games. Last year was a tough year for the 27-year-old, but after watching Kyle Stowers emerge in Miami, the Orioles may not be ready to give up on another former top prospect outfielder. The issue for Kjerstad is that Tyler O’Neill and Leody Taveras have no minor league options, so it may be a battle between Kjerstad and Dylan Beavers for the final spot on the Orioles’ roster.
BAL • Outfielder • #13
10 days ago
Kjerstad opened the scoring in the contest, belting a full-count slider from Jack Flaherty for a 399-foot (100.5 mph EV) solo shot that got the Orioles on the board in the top half of the first inning. The 27-year-old outfielder also grounded out twice, finishing the afternoon 1-for-3. With a strong showing in Grapefruit League play, Kjerstad has a chance to earn regular playing time in the Orioles’ lineup to start the 2026 campaign, which would make him an intriguing late-round option for fantasy purposes.
BAL • Outfielder • #13
about 1 month ago
Baltimore’s newly-minted skipper added that he’s eager to work with the former top prospect this spring to get him back on track. Kjerstad missed the final two months of last season at Triple-A Norfolk with an undisclosed medical issue. The positive news is that he’s made a full recovery and will be a full-go at the outset of spring training. The 26-year-old former second-overall pick has faded from fantasy relevance in recent years but a clean bill of health and a different manager could help revive his career. His most likely path to regular at-bats involves prying playing time away from top prospects Dylan Beavers and Samuel Basallo in a hybrid role between right field and DH. He’s a name to watch in spring training, especially in deeper mixed leagues.
Source: Jake Rill
BAL • Outfielder • #13
5 months ago
Kjerstad refused to expound upon what type of condition Kjerstad is dealing with, but said that “Kjerstad will be in Spring Training.” It’s hard to know for sure how long the 26-year-old outfielder was battling whatever condition he’s battling, but it would be safe to say that it was at least partially responsible for a poor season that saw him hit .192/.240/.327 with four home runs in 167 MLB plate appearances.
Source: Jake Rill
BAL • Outfielder • #13
7 months ago
To this point, the Orioles have not divulged more about what Kjerstad is dealing with. Interim manager Tony Mansolino said, “I’m not ready to share yet, but I will talk about it over and we will figure out what we want to share with you guys, but nothing yet.” We’re hoping for the best for Kjerstad.
Source: Jake Rill
BAL • Outfielder • #13
9 months ago
The 26-year-old outfielder will go for additional testing to see if there’s any sort of structural damage there. Look for the O’s to provide an update on his status as soon as more information is available.
Source: Jacob Calvin Meyer
BAL • Outfielder • #13
9 months ago
This probably would have been done a month ago if the Orioles hadn’t been dealing with so many outfield injuries. Kjerstad was hitting just .192/.240/.327 with four homers in 167 plate appearances. Statcast thinks he was pretty unlucky on balls in play, but even so, his lack of plate discipline and subpar defense have sent his stock plummeting. It’s still quite possible he’ll end up as a decent platoon guy, but it seemed like a considerably better bet back in March.
BAL • Outfielder • #13
9 months ago
Kjerstad gets the night off with Dylan Carlson starting in left field and hitting eighth against the Athletics and Luis Severino.
Source: Jacob Calvin Meyer
BAL • Outfielder • #13
9 months ago
With the Orioles trailing 2-1 and two runners on, Kjerstad lined a three-bagger into the right-field corner to give Baltimore the 3-2 cushion and ultimately the victory. Even with the triple he’s still slashing an ugly .197/.243/.336, and while Kjerstad’s future looks bright, the present isn’t good enough for fantasy consideration in the majority of formats.
BAL • Outfielder • #13
9 months ago
The Orioles’ injuries have kept Kjerstad in the lineup, but things are only getting worse the more playing time he gets; he’s 3-for-35 with a 12/1 K/BB in his last nine games, leaving him at .186/.233/.300 in 150 plate appearances overall. He still figures to wind up in Triple-A at some point, and he’s probably lost a great deal of his trade value.
BAL • Outfielder • #13
10 months ago
The Orioles will probably send down Dylan Carlson to make room for Tyler O’Neill this weekend, but perhaps there’s a chance Kjerstad will be the move instead. With his .213/.250/.340 line in 100 plate appearances, he’s been worth negative WAR so far. Statcast thinks he’s been pretty unlucky, but even if he had better numbers on contact, his 31/2 K/BB ratio would still be hideous.
BAL • Outfielder • #13
11 months ago
Kjerstad is back in left field and batting sixth on Tuesday night at Nationals Park following a one-game absence due to right elbow discomfort. It doesn’t seem like a serious concern moving forward.
Source: MLB.com
BAL • Outfielder • #13
11 months ago
No real surprise here following Kjerstad’s early exit from Saturday’s showdown with right elbow discomfort. The encouraging news here for fantasy managers is that the 26-year-old doesn’t appear to have suffered serious injury after being hit by a pitch. He’s day-to-day for now. It’ll be Ryan O’Hearn moving out to right field with Ramón Laureano entering Sunday’s lineup to play left field.
Source: MLB.com
BAL • Outfielder • #13
11 months ago
Kjerstad was plunked in the elbow, and while he was able to continue on the bases, he was replaced defensively with Ramón Laureano taking over for the 26-year-old. Kjerstad will likely undergo further evaluation and his status should be updated before Sunday’s finale with Cincinnati.
Source: Matty Weyrich
BAL • Outfielder • #13
11 months ago
Kjerstad was plunked in the elbow, and while he was able to continue on the bases, he was replaced defensively with Ramón Laureano taking over for the 26-year-old. Kjerstad will likely undergo further evaluation and his status should be updated before Sunday’s finale with Cincinnati.
Source: Matty Weyrich
BAL • Outfielder • #13
11 months ago
Kjerstad had the Orioles’ first hit of the day and it was a big one as he took Bowden Francis deep for a two-run blast in the fifth inning for his first home run of the season. The 26-year-old outfielder should continue to get playing time against right-handed pitching.