Orioles release former No. 2 pick Heston Kjerstad after waivers
The gist
The Orioles released outfielder Heston Kjerstad, their 2020 No. 2 overall pick, after he cleared waivers.
The 27-year-old hit .217 in four Baltimore seasons and is now a free agent.
How it unfolded
- 2020The Orioles selected Kjerstad with the No. 2 overall pick in the MLB Draft.
- 2021Kjerstad missed the season with myocarditis, delaying his major league debut until 2023.
- 2023 -26In four seasons with Baltimore he slashed .217/.280/.359 (81 OPS+).