Heston Kjerstad Outrighted off Orioles 40-Man Roster

The Baltimore Orioles have outrighted former second-overall pick Heston Kjerstad off their 40-man roster, making him a free agent after clearing waivers unclaimed. Selected in 2020, Kjerstad's tenure was hindered by health issues, including myocarditis and a 2024 concussion. He spent almost the entire 2026 season at Triple-A before a late-September call-up without game action, failing to translate his collegiate power to MLB.