May 19, 2025
ANALYSISThough his playing-time outlook appears to have improved in the wake of
Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) returning to the injured list, Kjerstad isn't yet locked back into a regular spot in the lineup versus right-handed pitching. The newly recalled
Dylan Carlson will join
Ramon Laureano and
Cedric Mullins in the outfield in place of Kjerstad, who has gone 3-for-19 at the dish over his last seven games to bring his average down to .211 on the season.