Orioles general manager Mike Elias noted Thursday that Kjerstad is a frontrunner for a spot on the Opening Day roster, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports. "He has earned the right to get at-bats in the corner outfield and at designated hitter, especially against right-handed pitchers," Elias said.

Kjerstad is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.

Kjerstad went 3-for-4 with a hit-by-pitch and a run scored in Saturday's 6-4 extra-inning loss to the Tigers.

Kjerstad will start in right field and bat seventh in Thursday's game against the Giants.

The Orioles reinstated Kjerstad (concussion) from the 10-day injured list Sunday.

Kjerstad (concussion) began a rehab assignment with High-A Aberdeen on Saturday and has gone 2-for-5 with a walk and a run over his first two contests with the affiliate.

Kjerstad has cleared concussion protocol and is ramping up his activities, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Kjerstad (concussion) is expected to begin a rehab assignment on Sept. 10 or shortly after, Danielle Allentuck and Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner report.

The Orioles reversed Kjerstad's option to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday and placed him on the 10-day injured list with a concussion.

The Orioles optioned Kjerstad to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday.