With outfielder Anthony Santander removed from the equation, there could be additional opportunities for Kjerstad to play, even with the signing of Tyler O’Neill. And Kjerstad knows it.

Whether Heston Kjerstad will be given the opportunity to receive everyday at-bats remains one of the biggest questions facing the Orioles.

In relying on Tyler O’Neill and Heston Kjerstad to replace Anthony Santander, the Orioles went with a cheaper path. But it’s not without risk.

After spending eight seasons as a member of the Baltimore Orioles, switch-hitting outfielder Anthony Santander signed a five-year, $92.5 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.

This offseason has been a somewhat difficult one for the Baltimore Orioles. Right off the bat, they were preparing for some significant losses of talent. Their

BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 22: Anthony Santander #25 of the Baltimore Orioles bats ... Mullins will have to hit his way to regular playing time. Heston Kjerstad, who will be 26 by Opening Day, was the second-overall pick in the 2020 MLB draft.

During his eight years with Baltimore, Anthony Santander played under two regimes, endured a painful rebuild and saw the ballclub sold. Throughout it all, Santander became one of baseball’s best power hitters,

The Baltimore Orioles have officially lost their two star free agents this winter. Anthony Santander was always seen as the player most likely to depart since t

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It had long been thought that Anthony Santander and the Baltimore Orioles ... the duo of O'Neill and Heston Kjerstad will be tasked with replacing what he did during his tenure in Baltimore.

The San Diego Padres are actively shopping right-hander Michael King, who is coming into his own as a starter. Mike Axisa of CBS Sports lists Baltimore as the top landing spot for the 29-year-old.

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles agreed to terms with Dylan Carlson on a $975,000, one-year contract Monday, a couple of months after the outfielder was non-tendered by the Tampa Bay Rays.