Heston Kjerstad Optioned To Triple-A
1 month agoBaltimore Orioles outfield prospect Heston Kjerstad was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday afternoon. This was Kjerstad's second stint in the major leagues this season and the third opportunity in his career. Since being promoted to Baltimore on June 24, the Arkansas product posted a strong .291/.391/.491 line with three home runs, 12 RBI, and a 7:18 BB:K ratio. However, he was unable to find stable playing time in the outfield during this stint, as he rarely started in consecutive games. At the trade deadline, the Orioles acquired slugger Eloy Jimenez from the White Sox and depth outfielder Austin Slater, which created a further logjam in the outfield. The 25-year-old will now return to the top level of the minor leagues, where he has performed exceptionally well over the past two summers, holding a .299/.382/.541 line. The former second-overall selection should still be rostered in all keeper and dynasty formats but could be let go in shallower redraft leagues as he may not get another opportunity in the majors until later in the summer.
Source: Baltimore Orioles
Source: Baltimore Orioles