The Orioles selected Kjerstad's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday.
A heart condition and a serious hamstring injury have conspired to limit Kjerstad's reps in the minors since he was drafted second overall in the 2020 First-Year Player Draft, but he's been excellent when healthy. He's managed to avoid any setbacks on the health front this season and will now get the call to the big leagues after submitting a .904 OPS with 21 home runs in 122 games between Double-A Bowie and Norfolk. He can handle the corner outfield spots as well as first base and could see starts against right-handed pitching, especially while Ryan Mountcastle (shoulder) is banged up.