ARLINGTON, Texas — Baltimore Orioles rookie Heston Kjerstad was activated Saturday from the seven-day concussion injured checklist.
Kjerstad was hit within the helmet by a 97 mph pitch from New York Yankees‘ Clay Holmes within the July 12 recreation between the AL East rivals, and each benches cleared after that. The Orioles outfielder went on the concussion IL the next day.
Orioles supervisor Brandon Hyde stated earlier than Saturday’s recreation at Texas at Kjerstad felt lots higher after taking batting observe Friday. Hyde stated he was cleared by MLB and the Orioles medical staff.
“He is handed each single take a look at now for a couple of days and had the total exercise day yesterday. Had him out right here early at present simply to verify, did some bodily exercise and hit and he feels actually good,” Hyde stated. “Excited to have him again within the lineup.”
Kjerstad batted fifth and performed proper subject on Saturday night time, going for 0-for-2 with a stroll and a strikeout in an 8-4 win in opposition to the Rangers. He hit .314 with three homers and 12 RBI in his first 21 video games this season.
To make room on the lively roster, the Orioles optioned outfielder Kyle Stowers to Triple-A Norfolk. Stowers was hitting .306 with one homer and 9 RBI in 19 video games.
“This can be a good-team drawback. Kyle did all the pieces we requested,” Hyde stated. “It is only one these numbers issues proper now, however Kyle’s going to get an opportunity to be an on a regular basis main league participant sooner or later, whether or not with us or any person else.”