ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Baltimore Orioles rookie Heston Kjerstad was activated Saturday from the seven-day concussion injured list.
Kjerstad was hit in the helmet by a 97 mph pitch from New York Yankees' Clay Holmes in the July 12 game between the AL East rivals, and both benches cleared after that. The Orioles outfielder went on the concussion IL the following day.
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said before Saturday's game at Texas at Kjerstad felt a lot better after taking batting practice Friday. Hyde said he was cleared by MLB and the Orioles medical team.
“He’s passed every single test now for a few days and had the full workout day yesterday. Had him out here early today just to make sure, did some physical activity and hit and he feels really good,” Hyde said. "Excited to have him back in the lineup.”
Kjerstad was batting fifth and playing right field on Saturday night. He hit .314 with three homers and 12 RBIs in his first 21 games this season.
To make room on the active roster, the Orioles optioned outfielder Kyle Stowers to Triple-A Norfolk. Stowers was hitting .306 with one homer and nine RBIs in 19 games.
“This is a good-team problem. Kyle did everything we asked,” Hyde said. “It’s just one those numbers things right now, but Kyle’s going to get a chance to be an everyday major league player at some point, whether with us or somebody else.”
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Players clear the benches after Baltimore Orioles' Heston Kjerstad was hit by a pitch from New York Yankees reliever Clay Holmes during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Friday, July 12, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Baltimore Orioles' Heston Kjerstad, left, is evaluated by a trainer, right, after being hit by a pitch from New York Yankees reliever Clay Holmes during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Friday, July 12, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad runs the bases after his three-run home run against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 7, 2024, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Eakin Howard)
Baltimore Orioles' Heston Kjerstad reacts after being hit by a pitch from New York Yankees relief pitcher Clay Holmes during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Friday, July 12, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
MIAMI (AP) — Otto López was a triple shy of the cycle, Connor Norby homered and drove in three runs, and the Miami Marlins snapped NL East-leading Philadelphia’s six-game winning streak with a 9-5 victory over the Phillies on Saturday.
Jonah Bride also homered, while Xavier Edwards and Nick Fortes had two hits each for the Marlins, who had 14 hits a day after losing 16-2 to the Phillies.
John McMillon (2-1) pitched 1 1/3 innings of scoreless relief for the win.
Phillies starter Aaron Nola (12-7) was lifted after he allowed five runs and nine hits over 4 2/3 innings, walking two and striking out five. It was his shortest start since allowing eight runs and 11 hits in 3 1/3 innings against Boston on June 13.
Bride homered to lead off the fifth and put Miami ahead 5-3 and Jesús Sánchez added an RBI single in the sixth.
The Marlins padded their lead with a three-run seventh against former starter Taijuan Walker. López hit a solo homer over the center field wall in the inning and two runs scored on shortstop Trea Turner's throwing error.
Philadelphia's Kyle Schwarber hit a tying sacrifice fly in the third inning for his 93rd RBI of the season.
Norby hit a two-run homer in the first to put Miami ahead 2-1.
Marlins starter Darren McCaughan allowed three runs and six hits in 4 2/3 innings. The right-hander struck out four.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Phillies: Manager Rob Thomson said catcher J.T. Realmuto has some swelling but will remain with the club as he recovers from a left knee contusion sustained Friday. The Phillies selected the contract of catcher Aramis Garcia from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and designated RHP Nick Nelson for assignment.
Marlins: Placed RHP Max Meyer (right shoulder bursitis) and RHP Calvin Faucher (right shoulder impingement) on the 15-day injured list and OF Derek Hill (right shoulder impingement) on the 10-day injured list. ... LHP Andrew Nardi (left elbow muscle) was transferred to the 60-day injured list.
UP NEXT
RHP Seth Johnson will make his major league debut when he starts the series finale for the Phillies on Sunday. The Marlins have not announced a starter but manager Skip Schumaker said RHP Edward Cabrera could get the nod when he cleared all tests after he withdrew from his scheduled start Friday because of migraine-like symptoms.
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Miami Marlins starting pitcher Darren McCaughan (68) aims a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Philadelphia Phillies' Bryson Stott (5) hits a single during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber (12) slides into second base as Miami Marlins second baseman Otto Lopez (61) is late with the tag during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Miami Marlins' Connor Norby is congratulated by his teammates after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
