Cowser solidifies everyday status
Aug 2 2024
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Baltimore Orioles
NEWS: Baltimore optioned OF Heston Kjerstad to AAA-Norfolk and designated OF Cristian Pache for assignment.
IMPACT: Medium
BHQ SPIN: After a flurry of activity at the trade deadline, Baltimore clarified its outfield picture with its decisions to option Kjerstad and designate Pache for assignment to make room to activate trade deadline acquisitions Eloy Jiménez and Austin Slater. The demotion of Kjerstad, who had seen a downturn in playing time of late (5 starts in 12 games) clears the way for Colton Cowser and Cedric Mullins to receive regular playing time against right-handed starters in the outfield. Of the two, Cowser, who has started every game since July 13, has the upper hand to receive at-bats...
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