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The Baltimore Orioles are making a move that fans have waited years to see. Outfielder Heston Kjerstad is heading back to the big leagues this Tuesday.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / September 1

Orioles Recalling Former Second-Overall Pick Heston Kjerstad For Bench Role In Playoff Push

The Orioles are adding outfielder Heston Kjerstad as rosters expand in September, according to reports, giving him his first taste of MLB since last June and doing so at a time when his exposure could be quite limited.

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Orioles minor league recap 8/30: Kjerstad has three hits in Norfolk loss

Starting pitcher Michael Forret started off shaky but finished strong. He walked the bases loaded in the first and escaped with just a sacrifice fly. After a double and another walk in the second, he gave up another sac fly to make the score 2-0.

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Heston Kjerstad Still Has No Present With The Orioles, And No Future

It’s fair to wonder if Heston Kjerstad, just the second first-round pick Mike Elias ever made and a player drafted second-overall in 2020, is ever going to play for the Baltimore Orioles again.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / August 21

Orioles minor league recap 8/21: Kjerstad stays hot, Eyanson keeps dealing

Heston Kjerstad reached base in all four plate apperances, but Norfolk never managed to bring him home. Kjerstad tripled and also worked a walk. Bryan Ramos and José Barrero added the other two singles.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / August 19

Orioles minor league recap 8/19: Kjerstad helps propel Tides to walk-off win

The Tides took the lead with a three-run 7th inning and walked off the Sounds to earn a series-opening victory. Norfolk came into the bottom of the 7th down 6-4 after Memphis had scored six unanswered runs.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / August 14

Orioles minor league recap 8/14: Kjerstad homers, Trimble exits with injury

Heston Kjerstad hit a game-tying homer in the fifth, but the Tides dropped this one in 11 innings. Enrique Bradfield Jr. was thrown out at the plate in the tenth, and Anthony Nunez allowed the designated runner to score on a two-out single in the top of the 11th.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 28

Orioles Activate, Option Heston Kjerstad

The Orioles announced Thursday that outfielder Heston Kjerstad, who’s been out all season due to a hamstring strain, has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Norfolk.

Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / March 29

Orioles Make Trade After Heston Kjerstad News

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad has struggled to find his footing at the MLB level. A first-round pick in 2020, the 6-foot-2 outfielder has appeared in 106 big league games since debuting in 2023.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / March 21

Orioles’ Craig Albernaz Shares Heston Kjerstad Injury Update at Spring Training

The Baltimore Orioles entered 2026 with a chip on their shoulder after an underwhelming 2025 season, which was reflected in their busy offseason as they set their sights on competing for a division title in the American League East.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / March 17

Heston Kjerstad, Wife Klaire Make Major Personal Announcement Before Orioles Season

Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz made it clear that he isn't the one making final roster decisions when speaking with the media on March 15. "I’m definitely not the decision-maker.

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Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad gets crucial update for spring training

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad received an important update on Friday, via Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun. “Orioles manager Craig Albernaz says outfielder Heston Kjerstad (undisclosed) is expected to be a ‘full participant’ in spring training,” Weyrich wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / May 1, 2025

Will Heston Kjerstad's Bench-Clearing Incident Spark Turnaround for Orioles?

The Baltimore Orioles needed to respond in a major way on Wednesday. They were embarrassed for what felt like the umpteenth time in April on Tuesday, the second game of their important set against the AL East-leading New York Yankees.

Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / April 1, 2025

Heston Kjerstad’s Time to Shine Is Now

In baseball, there’s no such thing as an injury happening at the “right time,” so naturally the Baltimore Orioles are going to be hurting a bit over the next six-to-eight weeks while star outfielder Colton Cowser is on the shelf.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 10, 2025

This potential Royals-Orioles trade would make sense for both teams

As spring training marches on, the Kansas City Royals could still use another outfielder, and the Baltimore Orioles need a versatile pitcher as injuries stack up. Here's a swap they should consider.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / February 15, 2025

Former Razorback Heston Kjerstad Poised for Breakout Season with Orioles

On the first day of Spring Training workouts at Ed Smith Stadium, Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias made it clear: Heston Kjerstad has a prime opportunity to make the team’s Opening Day roster.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 30, 2024

Royals, Orioles provide glimpse of MLB's future

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Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 1, 2024

Orioles option former first-round pick

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Orioles place outfielder on concussion IL after brawl-starting HBP

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Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / June 24, 2024

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 Nick Maton for assignment.