February 22, 2026
Kjerstad went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers.
AnalysisKjerstad launched his first homer of spring training Sunday. The 27-year-old is battling for an Opening Day roster spot, but Baltimore's offseason acquisition of
Taylor Ward certainly makes it more difficult for Kjerstad to make the cut this spring.
Dylan Beavers and
Leody Taveras appear to have a leg up on Kjerstad to open camp, but the Orioles are likely to have the three outfielders battle it out during exhibition action to determine who makes the team.