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 ...

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 on July 13, leading to a benches-clearing moment.

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 ...