This was Kjerstad’s second time being called up to the Orioles this season and the third time in his career. But in his previous stints, the outfielder was never able to get consistent playing time.
The move could give Baltimore a potential spark after a difficult sweep suffered in Houston against the Astros, in which the Orioles were outscored by 14 runs in three games.
State and city officials are gearing up to make a major announcement regarding the planned Red Line transit project in the coming days. A key question is whether the project will be light rail or bus rapid transit.
The Orioles have six players spread between the big club and Norfolk capable of playing in an MLB outfield. Two prospects are on the cusp of joining that group.
The Maryland Department of Transportation hopes three summer "quick build" projects, including one on a stretch of Route 1 in Howard County, can inform future traffic and pedestrian safety efforts.