Kjerstad on Norfolk’s injured list; Updates on Eflin, Selby; Orioles claim reliever Rico Garcia off waivers

PHILADELPHIA—Outfielder/designated hitter Heston Kjerstad, the overall No. 2 pick in the 2020 draft who hasn’t played for Triple-A Norfolk since July 25^th, has been placed on the Triple-A injured list.

Kjerstad was hitting just .149 with two home runs and six RBIs in 27 games for the Tides after hitting .192 with four homers and 19 RBIs in 54 games with the Orioles.

Interim manager Tony Mansolino didn’t offer specific details on Kjerstad, who reportedly was dealing with fatigue.

“I’m not ready to share yet, but I will talk about it and figure out what we want to share with you guys, but nothing yet,” he said.

Injury updates on Eflin, Selby: Zach Eflin, who hasn’t pitched since July 28^th and is on the 15-day injured list with lower back discomfort, has received an epidural injection.

“There is no plan in place for him right now,” Mansolino said. “Kind of letting the shot do its work and see how he comes out of that and then as he feels better or when he does, we’ll be able to map out what the next month or two months look like, but nothing yet.”

Right-handed reliever Colin Selby has “a pretty significant [left] hamstring injury,” Mansolino said, and is unlikely to pitch for at least a month.

Orioles claim Rico Garcia: The Orioles claimed right-hander Rico Garcia off waivers from the New York Mets. Garcia had a 4.50 ERA in six games for the Orioles in 2022. This year, he has a 3.52 ERA in nine games with the Mets and Yankees. He’s also pitched for Oakland, Washington and Colorado.

Mansolino doesn’t know if he’ll report on Wednesday.

Infielder/outfielder Terrin Vavra has cleared outright waivers and accepted an assignment to Norfolk.

Notes: Jackson Holliday has been named the Orioles’ winner of the Heart and Hustle award by the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association. … Relief pitchers Nate Webb and Levi Stoudt were released by Norfolk. … Outfielder Enrique Bradfield Jr. is beginning a rehab assignment with High-A Aberdeen. … Outfielder Vance Honeycutt returns from the injured list for the IronBirds. … Outfielder Austin Overn was promoted from Aberdeen to Chesapeake while right-hander Alex Pham completed his rehab and returned to the Baysox. … Blake Money allowed one hit in five scoreless innings in Chesapeake’s 3-2 loss to Akron.