Ryan Mountcastle
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MLB Player Data
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Jun 27 2025Mountcastle (hamstring) said Friday that he began a hitting progression this week and is hoping to return once he's eligible for reinstatement July 30, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle was given an 8-to-12 week return timeline, and he's trending toward being activated around the eight-week mark, having made significant strides in his recovery. The 28-year-old will have to avoid a setback, but he's on track for a late-July or early-August return.
Jun 23 2025The Orioles transferred Mountcastle (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After suffering a Grade 2 right hamstring strain in a May 30 game, Mountcastle was placed on the IL one day later. Though the Orioles never provided a firm timeline for Mountcastle's recovery, the veteran first baseman had been expected to miss around 8-to-12 weeks due to the moderate hamstring strain, so his move to the 60-day IL won't affect his return date. Ryan O'Hearn is poised to see the bulk of the starts at first base for the foreseeable future, with Coby Mayo occasionally mixing in.
Jun 6 2025Mountcastle was diagnosed with a Grade 2 right hamstring strain Friday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle's hamstring sent him to the 10-day injured list Saturday, but now that the severity of his injury has been revealed, he's expected to miss between 8-12 weeks. Even in a best-case scenario, the 28-year-old's absence will extend into August, but he still has a decent chance to make it back before the end of the regular season. Coby Mayo and Ryan O'Hearn have been splitting first-base duties since Mountcastle landed on the IL, and the pair will presumably continue to share starts going forward.
Jun 5 2025Interim manager Tony Mansolino said Wednesday that Mountcastle (hamstring) will be sidelined "a while" after the Orioles received his MRI results, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not an encouraging sign for Mountcastle, who remains without a definitive timetable for a return and appears to be out indefinitely due to a right hamstring strain. Baltimore recalled Coby Mayo from the minor leagues after Mountcastle hit the injured list, and the former looks to have a fairly clear pathway to at-bats either at first base or designated hitter for the time being. Ryan O'Hearn is also likely to be needed to handle additional reps at first base as opposed to the outfield while Mountcastle is on the shelf.
May 31 2025The Orioles placed Mountcastle on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a right hamstring strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle had to make an early exit from Friday's contest due to a hamstring issue, and imaging later revealed a strain. While the 28-year-old is out, Coby Mayo will come up from the minors to fill the open spot on the active roster.
May 30 2025Mountcastle was removed from Friday's game against the White Sox due to right hamstring discomfort, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle went 2-for-3 with a steal and a run scored prior to being replaced in the eighth inning, with Cooper Hummel entering in right field while Ryan O'Hearn shifts over to first base. Mountcastle will undergo further tests and the Orioles should provide an update on his injury during or shortly after Friday's contest.
May 25 2025Mountcastle is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle looks to be getting a rest day after starting six of the Orioles' last seven games, including the second leg of Saturday's doubleheader. Emmanuel Rivera will fill in at first base for Mountcastle, who is slashing .266/.286/.342 with no home runs so far in May.
May 17 2025Mountcastle isn't part of the Orioles' lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle will get a much-deserved rest day Saturday, taking a seat for the first time in 18 games. Ryan O'Hearn will fill in at first base, while Adley Rutschman slides to DH and Maverick Handley slots in behind the plate. Mountcastle's 11-game hit streak will be preserved unless he enters off the bench.
Apr 30 2025Mountcastle went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle, who went 0-for-18 over his six prior games, squared things up at 2-2 in the second inning, when he took Carlos Carrasco deep to left field for a two-run homer. It was Mountcastle's second home run of the season. He's started the year with a career-low .546 OPS, but perhaps his effort Wednesday is a sign of things to come for the 28-year-old first baseman.
Apr 19 2025Mountcastle isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle will get a day to rest Saturday after going 4-for-24 with two RBI and five runs scored across his stretch of seven consecutive starts. Ryan O'Hearn will take his place at first base, moving Jordan Westburg into the DH spot while Ramon Urias starts at third.
Apr 13 2025Mountcastle went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 7-6 extra-inning loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle launched a solo homer in the second inning and later came around to score again in the sixth. The 28-year-old entered Sunday with just two extra-base hits on the season, so it was encouraging to see him go deep for the first time. On the year, he's slashing .271/.300/.375 with one home run, four RBI and eight runs scored across 50 plate appearances.
Apr 8 2025Mountcastle isn't in the lineup Tuesday against Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle will get a chance to catch his breath Tuesday after going 6-for-12 with two RBI and three runs scored across his last three games. Ryan O'Hearn will fill in as the Orioles' first baseman while Adley Rutschman serves as the DH, giving Gary Sanchez a start behind the plate.
Apr 3 2025Mountcastle is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a routine day off for Mountcastle, who has now started five of the first seven games for the Orioles this season. Ryan O'Hearn will start at first base and Tyler O'Neill will be the designated hitter in Thursday's series finale.
Mar 29 2025Mountcastle isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle will get a day to rest Saturday after starting the season 1-for-9 with a run scored and three strikeouts through two games. Ryan O'Hearn will fill the opening at first base while Adley Rutschman works as the DH and Gary Sanchez starts at catcher.
Mar 3 2025Mountcastle went 1-for-2 with a run scored and an RBI in Monday's Grapefruit League game against Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle is off to an encouraging start this spring, having gone 4-for-11 with three runs scored and the aforementioned RBI. The offseason departure of Anthony Santander has created an opening in the top half of Baltimore's lineup for other members of the club to fill, with Mountcastle being one of the candidates to do so in 2025. While it's unknown where Mountcastle will slot in most days, the 28-year-old slugger is slated to serve as the Orioles' primary first baseman and is making an early case to hit in the heart of the order more often than not.
Jan 9 2025The Orioles and Mountcastle avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $6.787 million contract Thursday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle had been in his second year of arbitration eligibility. The first baseman fell off to just 13 home runs over 124 regular-season games with the Orioles in 2024, but he should be among the beneficiaries of the left-field wall at Camden Yards being moved in this season.
Sep 28 2024Mountcastle went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Friday's 7-2 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle has gone 6-for-13 (.462) over four games since he returned from a month-long absence due to a sprained left wrist. He has reclaimed his starting role at first base and should maintain that spot heading into the postseason. Mountcastle has been steady at the plate despite a down power year, producing a .271/.309/.428 slash line, 13 home runs, 30 doubles, two triples, 62 RBI, 54 runs scored and three stolen bases over 122 contests.
Sep 26 2024Mountcastle isn't in Baltimore's lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle has recorded a hit in both games he's played in since returning from the injured list Tuesday. He'll get a chance to rest Thursday while Ryan O'Hearn starts at first base and Adley Rutschman serves as the DH, putting James McCann behind the plate.
Sep 24 2024The Orioles reinstated Mountcastle (wrist) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old has been sidelined for the past month due to a sprained left wrist, but he's ready to rejoin Baltimore after a three-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk. Mountcastle was in the midst of a 3-for-22 slump prior to the injury, and he also struggled during the rehab stint with just one hit and six strikeouts in 11 at-bats. He is not in Tuesday's lineup versus the Yankees, as Ryan O'Hearn will be at first base.
Sep 20 2024Mountcastle (wrist) reported to Triple-A Norfolk to begin a rehab assignment Friday, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old will get in a few games at Triple-A this weekend before potentially rejoining the Orioles early next week. Mountcastle has been sidelined nearly a month due to a sprained left wrist but should give Baltimore a boost for the final days of the regular season.
Sep 17 2024Orioles GM Mike Elias said Tuesday that Mountcastle (wrist) is expected to begin a rehab assignment by the end of the week and could be back with the Orioles before the close of the regular season, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old has been sidelined since Aug. 22 due to a sprained left wrist, but he's on the cusp of returning to game action. The Orioles begin their final road trip of the regular season next Tuesday against the Yankees, and Mountcastle should rejoin the big club at some point during that six-game stretch after getting some at-bats in the minors.
Sep 9 2024Manager Brandon Hyde relayed Monday that he wasn't sure when Mountcastle (wrist) would return from the 10-day injured list, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle sprained his left wrist Aug. 22 against Houston while sliding into second base. He was placed on the 10-day injured list four days later, but it wasn't until Friday that he started swinging a bat by hitting off a tee. The Orioles are in a tight race in the AL East with the Yankees, but they have a comfortable lead in the AL Wild Card, so there could be caution in bringing Mountcastle back into the fold to avoid aggravating his wrist injury. From the end of the All-Star break to his placement on the IL, Mountcastle had a slash line of .259/.296/.370 with one home run and 18 RBI across 115 plate appearances.
Sep 6 2024Mountcastle (wrist) hit off a tee Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Brandon Hyde said Mountcastle is making a little progress but did not offer a timetable for his return. This marks the first reported time Mountcastle has swung a bat since going on the injured list Aug. 26 with a sprained wrist. Ryan O'Hearn has been starting at first base while Eloy Jimenez mans designated hitter most days.
Sep 2 2024Mountcastle (wrist) has yet to resume swinging a bat, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Orioles manager Brandon Hyde admitted Monday that while Mountcastle's sprained left wrist is feeling better, he has "no idea" regarding a potential timetable for the first baseman's return. Mountcastle initially suffered the injury Aug. 22 before landing on the 10-day injured list Aug. 26. Ryan O'Hearn and Emmanuel Rivera have been handling first base with Mountcastle out.
Aug 26 2024The Orioles placed Mountcastle on the 10-day injured list Monday with a sprained left wrist, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle initially suffered the injury while sliding into second base during last Thursday's game against the Astros and did not recover quickly enough to avoid a stint on the IL. He will be eligible to return Sept. 2, although it's unclear at this point whether he has a chance for activation on that date. Ryan O'Hearn should see most of the action at first base while Mountcastle is sidelined, with Eloy Jimenez picking up some playing time at designated hitter.
Aug 25 2024Mountcastle (wrist) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old will sit for the third straight game as he continues to manage a wrist injury. Mountcastle will have Monday's team off day to aid in his recovery ahead of Tuesday's series opener against the Dodgers. Emmanuel Rivera is manning first base in Sunday's series finale for Baltimore.
Aug 24 2024Mountcastle (wrist) isn't in the Orioles' lineup for Saturday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle will sit out for a second consecutive game after suffering a wrist injury while sliding into second base Thursday. Ryan O'Hearn will pick up another start at first base while Eloy Jimenez serves as Baltimore's DH.
Aug 23 2024Mountcastle (wrist) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Astros ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle injured his wrist Thursday during a headfirst slide into second base and is absent from the Orioles' lineup Friday due to the issue. Ryan O'Hearn will play first base while Adley Rutschman slides to DH. A timeline for return has yet to be established for Mountcastle.
Aug 22 2024Mountcastle exited Thursday's game against the Astros due to a sore wrist, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle suffered the injury while diving headfirst into second base in the second inning. He remained in the contest until the ninth frame but reported that the pain got progressively worse. Imaging will likely be the next step and should provide a clearer timeline for Mountcastle's return.
Aug 15 2024Mountcastle is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a routine day off for Mountcastle, who had started each of the previous four contests. Ryan O'Hearn is playing first base for the Orioles while Adley Rutschman handles designated-hitter duties.
Aug 10 2024Mountcastle went 3-for-5 with three RBI in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle had a two-run single in the first inning and knocked in an insurance run with another single in the eighth. This was the first baseman's first multi-hit effort in August, though he's now hit safely in six straight games. For the year, he's up to a .273/.312/.438 slash line, 13 home runs, 59 RBI, 50 runs scored and three stolen bases over 442 plate appearances. He will continue to see most of the playing time at first base, with Ryan O'Hearn filling in there whenever Mountcastle needs a day off.
Aug 9 2024Mountcastle is not in the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Rays, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a regular day off for Mountcastle, who currently possesses a modest five-game hitting streak. Ryan O'Hearn will handle first base duties for the Orioles.
Aug 4 2024Mountcastle is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle will get a breather for the series finale in Cleveland after he had started in each of the Orioles' last eight games while going 8-for-33 with three extra-base hits, nine RBI and four runs. He'll cede his spot in the lineup to trade-deadline pickup Eloy Jimenez, who serves as the Orioles' designated hitter while Ryan O'Hearn fills in for Mountcastle at first base.
Jul 29 2024Mountcastle went 4-for-7 with a home run, two RBI, two runs and two walks over both games of Monday's doubleheader split with the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle did the majority of his damage in Game 1, when he collected three hits, including a solo homer and a run-scoring single. The slugger started at first base in the matinee and at DH in the nightcap. Mountcastle has been very productive of late, batting a robust .440 (11-for-25) with nine RBI over his past seven contests.
Jul 28 2024Mountcastle went 2-for-5 with four RBI and one run scored in Sunday's win against San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Interestingly, Mountcastle did not log an extra-base hit, instead plating four runners on a pair of two-run singles. The 27-year-old hasn't homered since July 6 but he has been productive for fantasy managers as part of a potent Orioles offense. The first-baseman owns a .270 average with 12 home runs, 50 RBI and 46 runs scored in 96 games played this season.
Jul 27 2024Mountcastle is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle will begin Saturday's contest in the dugout after going 0-for-3 with two RBI in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Padres. Ryan O'Hearn will start at first base Saturday while Heston Kjerstad serves as the designated hitter.
Jul 26 2024Mountcastle went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 7-6 extra-inning win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle plated the winning run in the 10th inning, as his line drive knocked in initial runner Jordan Westburg. Mountcastle was then thrown out trying to take second base when Cedric Mullins was also thrown out at home on the same play. Over his last 10 games, Mountcastle is 12-for-38 (.316) with just two extra-base hits and two RBI. The first baseman is slashing .271/.310/.441 on the year, adding 12 home runs, 44 RBI, 45 runs scored, 23 doubles and three stolen bases through 93 contests.
Jul 24 2024Mountcastle is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 0-for-8 with three strikeouts in the Orioles' series with the Rangers over the weekend, Mountcastle bounced back with a pair of hits in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to Miami. He'll cede a start at first base to Ryan O'Hearn on Wednesday, but Mountcastle's spot in the Orioles' everyday lineup still appears fairly secure.
Jul 20 2024Mountcastle is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle will take a seat after he went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Friday's series opener. Ryan O'Hearn will draw the start at first base and bat fourth against Texas.
Jul 14 2024Mountcastle went 1-for-5 with a stolen base in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle's steal was his third of the year, putting him one shy of matching his career high. The first baseman's speed isn't notable, but he's been steady at the plate, going 10-for-40 (.250) over 10 contests in July. Overall, he's slashing .271/.311.,447 with 12 home runs, 43 RBI, 44 runs scored, 22 doubles and a triple through 88 games this season.
Jul 11 2024Mountcastle went 3-for-4 in Wednesday's 4-0 loss to the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle has gone 6-for-24 (.250) over six games in July, a continuation of his performance from June, when he batted .248 across 28 contests. It's a bit of a slump for the first baseman, but not one that has cost him playing time, though he has dropped in the order versus right-handers. He's slashing .272/.314/.454 with 12 home runs, 42 RBI, 44 runs scored, 21 doubles and two stolen bases across 84 games this season.
Jul 6 2024Mountcastle went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 19-8 loss to the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle was one of six Orioles to produce multiple hits, but they couldn't keep up with a barrage of hits from the Athletics. The long ball ended a 23-game homer drought for Mountcastle, who now has 12 homers on the year. He's slashing .271/.313/.459 with 42 RBI, 44 runs scored, 21 doubles and two stolen bases across 81 contests.
Jul 4 2024Mountcastle isn't in the Orioles' lineup for Thursday's game versus Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle went 1-for-4 with an RBI during his first game back from an illness Wednesday, and he'll now get another day to rest against Bryce Miller and the Mariners. Ryan O'Hearn will move to first base as a result, allowing Heston Kjerstad to serve as the DH.
Jul 3 2024Mountcastle (illness) will serve as Baltimore's designated hitter and bat fourth Wednesday against the Mariners, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After missing two games while fighting off an illness, Mountcastle will now return to the starting nine against Logan Gilbert and the M's. Mountcastle had gone 4-for-17 with an RBI and a run scored in his last five games before getting sick.
Jul 2 2024Mountcastle (illness) isn't in the Orioles' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: An illness kept Mountcastle out of Sunday's game versus Texas, and he'll remain sidelined Tuesday as he continues to feel under the weather. Ryan O'Hearn will get the nod at first base while Heston Kjerstad serves as the DH.
Jun 30 2024Mountcastle was unavailable for Sunday's 11-2 loss to the Rangers due to an illness, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle's absence from the lineup was a surprising one Sunday considering his impressive .306/.359/.494 slash line against left-handed pitchers this season, but manager Brandon Hyde clarified after the contest that Mountcastle was feeling under the weather. With Baltimore off Monday, there's a good chance that Mountcastle will be ready to go for the team's series opener in Seattle on Tuesday.
Jun 29 2024Mountcastle isn't in the Orioles' lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle will get a day to regroup Saturday after going 0-for-10 at the plate over his last three games. Ryan O'Hearn will fill in for Mountcastle at first base, moving Heston Kjerstad into the DH spot while Colton Cowser picks up another start in left field.
Jun 25 2024Mountcastle went 3-for-5 with a double and one run scored in Tuesday's 10-8 loss to the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle has four multi-hit efforts over his last seven games, going 11-for-28 (.393) in that span. While he hasn't hit a homer since June 7, he's still been consistent at the plate while occupying a starting role at first base. The 27-year-old is slashing .281/.325/.476 with 11 homers, 39 RBI, 43 runs scored, 21 doubles, one triple and two stolen bases over 74 games this season.
Jun 24 2024Mountcastle is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle appears to be getting a routine breather for the series opener versus the Guardians after he had started in each of Baltimore's last nine games while slashing .282/.310/.385 with seven RBI and six runs. With Mountcastle taking a seat, Ryan O'Hearn will pick up a start at first base.
Jun 20 2024Mountcastle went 3-for-6 with two doubles, four RBI and three runs scored in Thursday's win over the Yankees while also drawing a walk. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle increased Baltimore's lead to six runs with a three-run double in the second before also coming around to score later in the frame. He would go on to reach base four times in the game while also driving in another run, matching his season high with four RBI. The first baseman has now recorded multiple hits in back-to-back contests and extended his hitting streak to five games with Thursday's performance.
Jun 13 2024Mountcastle is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle will receive a breather for the day game after a night game, paving the way for Ryan O'Hearn to pick up a start at first base. The Orioles had included Mountcastle in the lineup for each of the last 14 games, with the 27-year-old slashing .273/.344/.564 with five home runs and 12 RBI over that stretch.
Jun 8 2024Mountcastle went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a hit-by-pitch in Friday's 6-3 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle has homered three times over four games versus the Rays this season. The first baseman is batting .349 (22-for-63) with five long balls and 13 RBI over his last 16 contests. For the season, Mountcastle has a strong .281/.321/.509 slash line with 11 homers, 31 RBI, 34 runs scored, two stolen bases and 16 doubles over 57 games. He's shown modest growth from last year's .270/.328/.452 slash line, and he's also cut his strikeouts down from 22.8 percent to 21.2 percent year-over-year.
Jun 4 2024Mountcastle went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and a two-run shot during Tuesday's 10-1 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle was a one-man wrecking crew Tuesday, launching homers in the third and fifth innings -- both off Bowden Francis. The outing was Mountcastle's second multi-homer game of June and the 10th of his career. The first baseman has been on fire during the O's last four series, a stretch where he's batting .388 with 11 RBI and 10 runs scored across 12 games.
Jun 2 2024Mountcastle went 2-for-3 with a walk, two home runs, four RBI and a third run scored in Saturday's 9-5 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The O's launched four homers in total off Taj Bradley, and Mountcastle bookended the barrage with long balls in the first and fourth innings. The power display snapped a 17-game homer drought for the 27-year-old, but Mountcastle hasn't been slumping -- over his last 10 games he's batting .459 (17-for-37) with five doubles and five multi-hit performances. That surge has boosted his slash line on the season to .293/.333/.505 with eight home runs and 24 RBI in 51 contests.
May 28 2024Mountcastle is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After making five straight starts, Mountcastle will take a seat Tuesday. The first baseman has generated a hit in six straight games, going 11-for-25 (.440) with five runs scored and four doubles. Ryan O'Hearn will play first base and bat third while Kyle Stowers fills the DH spot and bats seventh.
May 27 2024Mountcastle went 3-for-5 with a double, one RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 11-3 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle has hit safely in his last six games, going 11-for-25 (.440) in that span. During the streak, he has a double in four of those six games, though he's added just two RBI and has not hit a home run since May 8. Nonetheless, the first baseman is putting together a strong campaign with a .280/.317/.468 slash line, six homers, 20 RBI, 28 runs scored, 15 doubles, one triple and two stolen bases over 47 games.
May 24 2024Mountcastle went 4-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Thursday's win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle recorded hits in each of his first four at-bats, marking only the second time this month in which he's scored two runs in a contest. The first baseman saw his batting average jump 16 points with his fourth multi-hit performance this month, though he hasn't driven in a run since May 8. Mountcastle is also yet to draw a walk in May while striking out 17 times.
May 22 2024Mountcastle is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After playing the final three innings of Tuesday's suspended game earlier Wednesday and finishing 1-for-3 in Baltimore's 3-1 loss, Mountcastle will get a breather for the regularly scheduled game. Ryan O'Hearn will step in for Mountcastle at first base.
May 20 2024Mountcastle is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle is mired in a 1-for-20 slump and will sit Monday for the second time in Baltimore's past three games. Ryan O'Hearn will handle first base while Anthony Santander (knee) returns to the lineup as the designated hitter.
May 18 2024Mountcastle isn't in the Orioles' lineup for Saturday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle will get a day to regroup Saturday after going 1-for-16 across his last four games. While he sits, Ryan O'Hearn will pick up a start at first base while Anthony Santander serves as Baltimore's DH, opening up a spot in the outfield for Austin Hays.
May 11 2024Mountcastle went 3-for-5 with a triple, two doubles and one run scored in Saturday's 5-4 extra-innings win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle has been making some loud contact in May, with seven of his 11 hits this month going for extra bases. The first baseman is slashing .288/.331/.511 with six home runs, 18 RBI, 22 runs scored, two stolen bases, 11 doubles and a triple over 35 contests. Pet Statcast, Mountcastle has a 46.6 percent hard-hit rate this season, the best mark of his career, though his 10.7 percent barrel rate is the lowest it's been in four years.
May 9 2024Mountcastle went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 7-6 extra-innings win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle is hitting .226 (7-for-31) over seven games in May, but four of those hits have gone for extra bases. He gave the Orioles a brief lead in the 11th inning of Wednesday's contest. The first baseman is slashing .277/.324/.485 with six long balls, 18 RBI, 20 runs scored, nine doubles and two stolen bases over 142 plate appearances. Mountcastle continues to hit well from the heart of the order in an everyday role.
May 2 2024Mountcastle went 2-for-4 with a home run, two total RBI and an additional run scored in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle got the Orioles on the board in the third inning with a solo shot off Carlos Rodon, tying the game 1-1. He'd add a second RBI with a base hit in the fifth, extending the lead to 4-1, before scoring on a Jordan Westburg triple. It was a nice finish to the series for the 27-year-old Mountcastle, who'd gone 0-for-12 in the first three games against New York. The first baseman boosted his slash line to .290/.345/.495 with five homers, 16 RBI and 18 runs scored through 28 games this season.
Apr 28 2024Mountcastle went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run during Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle had gone just 1-for-12 over his last three games but collected three hits including his fourth homer. Mountcastle's performance lifted his average to .319 with four homers and 14 RBI.
Apr 27 2024Mountcastle went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 7-0 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The long ball was Mountcastle's first hit in three games since he recovered from a minor knee issue. He posted multiple hits in seven of the 11 games prior to the injury. The first baseman has been solid this year, slashing .299/.364/.483 with three homers, 12 RBI, 15 runs scored and seven doubles over 99 plate appearances, though he has yet to attempt to steal a base.
Apr 24 2024Mountcastle (knee) will start at first base and bat third in Wednesday's game versus the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle missed two games with some knee soreness but is feeling well enough to give it a go Wednesday against left-hander Tyler Anderson. The 27-year-old is sporting a .333/.395/.507 batting line with two home runs over 20 contests this season.
Apr 23 2024Mountcastle (knee) isn't in the Orioles' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Knee soreness kept Mountcastle from playing in Monday's contest, though manager Brandon Hyde said the 27-year-old was available off the bench for that game. He will remain in the dugout once again Tuesday, allowing Ryan O'Hearn to start at first base while Anthony Santander serves as Baltimore's DH and Heston Kjerstad covers right field.
Apr 22 2024Mountcastle isn't in the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels due to knee soreness, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Skipper Brandon Hyde noted the team is holding Mountcastle out of the lineup in the series opener simply as a precaution. Hyde also stated that the first baseman will be available off the bench Monday if the situation arises.
Apr 16 2024Mountcastle is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle is off to a hot start this season with a .305/.368/.492 slash line through 15 games, but he'll take a seat for Tuesday's contest. Ryan O'Hearn will shift to first base while Adley Rutschman rests his legs as the designated hitter.
Apr 14 2024Mountcastle went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 11-5 loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle opened the scoring with his first-inning blast off former Orioles prospect DL Hall. Mountcastle has hit safely in his last five games, going 9-for-21 (.429) in that span. He's batting .314 with a .912 OPS, two homers, nine RBI, nine runs scored and five doubles over 13 contests in a near-everyday role at first base.
Apr 12 2024Mountcastle is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Brewers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle started the first 12 games of the season and has an .832 OPS with five doubles in 55 plate appearances, and he'll receive a well-deserved rest day. Ryan O'Hearn will take over at first base while Anthony Santander serves as the designated hitter.
Apr 8 2024Mountcastle went 3-for-4 with two doubles, one RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle had cooled off entering Sunday, going 1-for-16 over his previous four games before breaking out of the slump. He was involved in both of the Orioles' runs, hitting an RBI double and coming around to score on an Anthony Santander single in the fourth inning. Mountcastle is batting .294 with a home runs, eight RBI, four runs scored, five doubles and a 4:7 BB:K over nine contests. He looks to have a steady role at first base and a spot in the heart of the order.
Apr 1 2024Mountcastle went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Monday's win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle crushed a two-run 408-foot home run off Michael Wacha in the fourth inning for his first of the season. The Orioles first baseman struggled in spring training with a .243/.256/.324 slash line and no homers, so this round-tripper was likely a welcome sight. Mountcastle will have to hit to keep his lineup spot in Baltimore with the bevy of young bats continuing to develop under general manager Mike Elias' watch.
Mar 31 2024Mountcastle went 2-for-3 with two doubles, a walk, three RBI and a run during Saturday's 13-4 win against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle delivered an RBI double in each of the first and third frames, walked and scored in the sixth and capped Baltimore's scoring with a sacrifice fly in the eighth. The 27-year-old has typically been a slow starter in April and March with a career .624 OPS, but he's on his way to bucking that trend in 2024 after going 3-for-6 with four RBI and two walks in the first two games of the season.
Mar 20 2024Mountcastle (neck) is starting at first base and batting cleanup in Wednesday's spring game against the Phillies, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old hasn't been in the lineup since Friday due to neck stiffness, but he's ready to rejoin the starting nine Wednesday. The fact Mountcastle is playing defense instead of just serving as the designated hitter indicates there's not much concern over the injury.
Mar 19 2024Mountcastle (neck) expects to play in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A return for Tuesday's exhibition had been mentioned as a possibility, though that was seen as a best-case scenario after Mountcastle reported neck stiffness over the weekend. He will instead stay back and take live batting practice to prepare for his return to action Wednesday. The 27-year-old has had a bit of a slow spring with a .592 OPS in nine games, but he appears on track to be ready for Opening Day and still projects to see a lot of playing time at DH to begin the season.
Mar 17 2024Mountcastle (neck) won't be in the lineup for either of Sunday's split-squad games but could return to game action as early as Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old was scratched from Saturday's starting nine after his backed locked up on him while taking some swings, but he's apparently feeling much better a day later. The Orioles are likely to remain cautious so close to the start of the season, but at this point Mountcastle's availability for Opening Day doesn't appear to be in jeopardy.
Mar 16 2024Mountcastle reported neck stiffness Saturday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle's neck reportedly began bothering him when he woke up, and it will keep him out of the lineup for at least Saturday's contest. He's considered day-to-day.
Mar 1 2024Mountcastle (illness) will serve as Baltimore's designated hitter in Friday's spring game against Atlanta, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old was scratched from Thursday's lineup due to an illness, but he'll rejoin the starting nine just a day later. Mountcastle clubbed 18 homers in 115 games last season but is hitless through six at-bats during spring training.
Feb 29 2024Mountcastle was scratched from the Orioles' lineup ahead of Thursday's Grapefruit League game against Pittsburgh due to an illness, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle is expected to return to Baltimore's lineup within the next couple of days as he fights off his illness. The 27-year-old first baseman slashed .270/.328/.452 with 18 homers and 68 RBI last season and has been held hitless through six at-bats so far this spring.
Jan 11 2024Mountcastle signed a one-year, $4.1 million deal with the Orioles on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle has developed into a steady player, posting a slugging percentage above .450 in three of his four big-league seasons. He may lose some playing time in 2024 due to the depth in the Orioles' lineup, but he projects to regularly serve as the team's designated hitter or first baseman.
Oct 1 2023Mountcastle is not in Sunday's lineup against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Adley Rutschman is starting at designated hitter while Ryan O'Hearn mans first base. Mountcastle hit .231 with zero home runs in 13 games in September.
Sep 27 2023Mountcastle (shoulder) was activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle is not in the Orioles' lineup Wednesday versus Washington, but he should be available off the bench and is expected to make a full return in Thursday's series opener against the Red Sox. The 26-year-old wound up missing exactly 10 days because of left shoulder inflammation.
Sep 26 2023Mountcastle (shoulder) took batting practice on the field Tuesday and is likely a couple days away from being reinstated from the 10-day injured list, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old will be eligible to be activated Wednesday, but the Orioles may give it an extra day or two before returning him to the active roster. Regardless, Mountcastle should be ready for game action before the end of the regular season Sunday.
Sep 23 2023Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Saturday he believes Mountcastle (shoulder) will be able to return from the injured list when first eligible, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle landed on the 10-day IL on Wednesday (retroactive to Sept. 17) with inflammation in his left shoulder. He stood in and took pitches during a Felix Bautista (elbow) bullpen session Saturday, and he's begun fielding grounders as well. Mountcastle won't be eligible to return from the injured list until Wednesday, but it's encouraging to see him trending in the right direction.
Sep 20 2023Mountcastle was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, retroactive to Sept. 17, with left AC joint inflammation, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Orioles had consistently said Mountcastle wouldn't need an IL stint for the shoulder injury he suffered a week ago, but he simply hasn't recovered as quickly as anticipated. He'll be eligible for activation Sept. 27, but it's not clear at this time whether he will be ready then.
Sep 19 2023Mountcastle (shoulder) isn't in the Orioles' lineup Tuesday against Houston, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Now sitting for the sixth time in as many games, Mountcastle remains day-to-day with a sore shoulder and should be able to avoid a stint on the 10-day injured list. Mountcastle's absence will allow Heston Kjerstad to serve as Baltimore's DH while batting sixth.
Sep 18 2023Manager Brandon Hyde said Monday that Mountcastle (shoulder) is not a candidate to be placed on the injured list, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle will not start Monday for the fifth time in as many games, and he is still feeling soreness in his injured shoulder. However, he is showing improvement and remains day-to-day for the time being.
Sep 17 2023Mountcastle (shoulder) remains out of the lineup Sunday versus the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle has missed the Orioles' entire four-game series against Tampa Bay after tweaking his left shoulder Wednesday versus the Cardinals. The good news is that imaging scans taken Thursday showed no structural damage, and he is not currently an IL candidate. The 26-year-old has been swinging on the side as he fights through a bit of lingering discomfort and could return to action at some point during the O's upcoming three-game set at Houston, which begins Monday.
Sep 16 2023Mountcastle (shoulder) will sit for the third straight game Saturday against the Rays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: An MRI showed no damage to Mountcastle's shoulder Thursday, but he'll nonetheless continue to rest and heal. Ryan O'Hearn will get another start at first base.
Sep 15 2023Mountcastle (shoulder) is out of the lineup again Friday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Imaging scans taken Thursday on Mountcastle's left shoulder revealed no structural damage, but he'll grab a second straight day of rest and treatment as Ryan O'Hearn handles first base. Heston Kjerstad is serving as the Orioles' designated hitter.
Sep 14 2023Medical imaging on Mountcastle's left shoulder revealed no damage Thursday, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Brandon Hyde added that Mountcastle won't require a trip to the injured list and may even be available off the bench Thursday against the Rays. The 26-year-old first baseman is slashing just .194/.324/.194 across 37 plate appearances since the beginning of September.
Sep 13 2023Mountcastle was pulled from Wednesday's game against St. Louis due to left shoulder discomfort, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle was able to remain in Wednesday's game for two innings after feeling his shoulder pop in the first inning. He will undergo imaging Thursday, per Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com, and he is officially listed as day-to-day for now.
Sep 12 2023Mountcastle is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He will sit for the second time in three games. Mountcastle is hitting .194 with zero extra-base hits in eight games this month. Adley Rutschman is starting at designated hitter while James McCann starts behind the dish.
Sep 10 2023Mountcastle is out of the lineup Sunday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ryan O'Hearn will play first base and bat cleanup versus the Red Sox and right-hander Brayan Bello. Mountcastle went 0-for-11 with four strikeouts across the first two games of the Orioles' three-game weekend series in Boston.
Sep 6 2023Mountcastle went 3-for-5 with one RBI in Tuesday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Mountcastle's second multi-hit effort in a row after he snapped a brief 0-for-7 skid. The first baseman hit .360 in August and continues to receive regular playing time between first base and designated hitter. For the year, he's at a strong .278/.330/.471 slash line with 18 home runs, 67 RBI, 60 runs scored and three stolen bases over 105 contests.
Sep 2 2023Mountcastle isn't in the Orioles' lineup Saturday against the Diamondbacks, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle gets a day off after going 8-for-22 with a homer, four RBI and two runs scored in his last six games. Adley Rutschman will serve as the Orioles' DH while James McCann starts behind the dish.
Aug 25 2023Mountcastle went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle hit his 18th homer in the first inning off Kyle Freeland to kick off the scoring for the Orioles. Following a series with Toronto that saw him collect just one hit, Mountcastle picked up where he had previous left off in August with his seventh multi-hit effort of the month. He's now hitting .366 with 30 hits in 82 August at-bats including five home runs, 16 RBI and 16 runs scored.
Aug 20 2023Mountcastle went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 12-1 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle has hit safely in 17 of 18 games in August, batting .403 (27-for-67) with four homers, 14 RBI and 14 runs scored this month. His blast in the fourth inning put the Orioles ahead 7-0. The first baseman is up to 17 homers, 60 RBI, 55 runs scored, three stolen bases and a .275/.321/.481 slash line through 93 contests overall. With his recent hitting, he's played his way back into widespread fantasy relevance.
Aug 16 2023Mountcastle went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle has hit safely in five straight games and 17 of his last 18 contests. Over that longer span, he's gone 26-for-64 (.406) with four homers, four doubles and 13 RBI. The first baseman is slashing .271/.315/.476 with 16 long balls, 55 RBI, 51 runs scored and three stolen bases through 90 contests overall. He continues to hold down a near-everyday role between first base and designated hitter.
Aug 11 2023Mountcastle went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was his second homer during the three-game series against Houston. Mountcastle is batting .463 (19-for-41) during his active 12-game hitting streak. That surge has lifted his slash line to .268/.312/.479 with 15 homers, 53 RBI, 49 runs scored and three stolen bases over 84 games this season. As long as he keeps hitting well, managers Brandon Hyde will continue to keep Mountcastle in a prominent place in the Orioles' order -- he's hit second versus southpaws and fifth against righties in August.
Aug 8 2023Mountcastle went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 7-6 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle extended his hitting streak to 10 games with the first-inning blast. In that span, he's gone 17-for-36 (.472) with two homers, nine RBI and seven runs scored. The first baseman's surge has him up to a .266/.307/.471 slash line with 14 long balls, 51 RBI, 47 runs scored and three stolen bases through 82 contests. He's seeing everyday playing time between first base and designated hitter, sharing both positions primarily with Ryan O'Hearn.
Aug 3 2023Mountcastle went 4-for-4 with one RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's 6-1 victory over Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle has been swinging a hot bat with multiple hits in four consecutive contests. The first baseman is now hitting a robust .449 (22-for-49) in 17 games since the All-Star break, strengthening his case for continued playing time in the heart of the order for Baltimore.
Aug 2 2023Mountcastle went 3-for-4 with a walk, two doubles, two RBI and three runs scored in Tuesday's 13-3 rout of the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Getting the start at first base and batting second against southpaw Hyun Jin Ryu, Mountcastle produced two two-baggers for the second straight game at the Rogers Centre. The 26-year-old had been scuffling prior to a bout of vertigo in June that caused him to miss about a month of action, but since the All-Star break he's slashing .372/.417/.674 in 15 games with seven doubles, two homers, eight RBI and 10 runs. The O's have two more games left in Toronto during this series, and Mountcastle's career 1.021 OPS in 199 plate appearances against the Blue Jays will make him a very enticing DFS option.
Jul 31 2023Mountcastle went 2-for-3 with two doubles and three RBI in Monday's win over Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle knocked a two-run double in the first inning and later added an RBI sacrifice fly in the third. His results are starting to match his strong batted-ball data; Mountcastle has gone 12-for-34 (.353) with six extra-base hits over his last 11 games. Still, his season slash line sits at a disappointing .245/.282/.450 through 305 plate appearances.
Jul 30 2023Mountcastle is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle will head to the bench for the series finale after he started each of the last five games while going 5-for-15 with a pair of solo home runs, three walks and two additional runs. With Mountcastle taking a seat, Adley Rutschman will get a day off behind the plate and serve as the Orioles' designated hitter.
Jul 29 2023Mountcastle went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Yankees on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle has gone 11-for-36 (.306) with two homers and three doubles since the All-Star break. While he has just three RBI in that 13-game span, it's an improvement on how he was hitting prior to a month-long injured-list stint with vertigo. The first baseman is at a .240/.279/.441 slash line with 13 homers, 43 RBI, 41 runs scored and two stolen bases through 74 games this season. He's splitting time at first base with Ryan O'Hearn, though Mountcastle is usually in the lineup as the designated hitter when O'Hearn's in the field.
Jul 24 2023Mountcastle went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 3-2 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle went yard in the sixth inning for his first homer since May 24. The first baseman has gone 8-for-25 (.320) with four extra-base hits and three RBI over 10 games since he returned from a bout with vertigo. He's slashing .236/.269/.434 with 12 homers, 42 RBI, 38 runs scored and two stolen bases over 70 contests this season. Mountcastle will likely continue to compete with Ryan O'Hearn and Anthony Santander for playing time between first base and designated hitter, though all three can fit in the lineup when Santander is in right field.
Jul 23 2023Mountcastle is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle will sit for the second time in five games, as he has yet to fully work his way back into an everyday role following his return from the 10-day injured list July 9. The Orioles seem content to take a committee approach to the designated-hitter spot, which will fall to Anthony Santander on Sunday.
Jul 20 2023Mountcastle isn't starting Thursday against the Rays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle will catch a breather Thursday after going 5-for-14 with two RBI across his last six games. Ryan O'Hearn will serve as Baltimore's DH while Anthony Santander draws the start at first and Colton Cowser mans right field.
Jul 18 2023Mountcastle is not in the lineup for Tuesday's tilt against the Dodgers, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle has now started just two of six games since returning from the injured list. Both of those starts were at designated hitter, as Ryan O'Hearn has remained the Orioles' regular first baseman even with Mountcastle back in action.
Jul 16 2023Mountcastle isn't in the Orioles' lineup Sunday against Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After starting off the second half 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored, Mountcastle will get a day off in Sunday's series finale. Ryan O'Hearn will fill in at first base and bat fourth.
Jul 9 2023The Orioles reinstated Mountcastle (illness) from the 10-day injured list Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Per Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com, Mountcastle won't be included in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale in Minnesota, but the 26-year-old at least appears to be fully healthy again after a prolonged bout with vertigo. According to Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun, Mountcastle disclosed that he had been experiencing symptoms of vertigo before landing on the 10-day injured list June 13, including light-headedness that made the baseball appear "pea-sized" when he was at the plate. The condition may explain in part why Mountcastle struggled prior to landing on the IL and early on during his extended minor-league rehab assignment, but he settled back into a groove toward the end of his time in the minors. Over the final eight games of his 12-game assignment at Triple-A Norfolk, Mountcastle hit .300 with a pair of extra-base knocks. Though he's out of the lineup Sunday, Mountcastle should reclaim a near-everyday role coming out of the All-Star break.
Jun 20 2023Mountcastle (illness) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Norfolk, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle is symptom-free following a bout of vertigo and could be ready to return to the Orioles' active roster by the end of the week. Baltimore might opt to ease him back into action, though, with Ryan O'Hearn showing so well at first base. Mountcastle has slashed just .227/.264/.422 through 60 major-league games this year but he's managed to tally 11 home runs and 39 RBI.
Jun 16 2023Mountcastle (illness) took some throws at first base pregame Friday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle was placed on the injured list earlier this week due to vertigo. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde noted Friday that while the first baseman is feeling better, he's not fully back just yet. He is eligble to return from the IL on June 20, although it's uncertain at this point whether he'll be ready at that time.
Jun 13 2023Mountcastle (illness) was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to June 10, by the Orioles on Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle will miss at least a week while he recovers from a bout of vertigo. The right-handed hitter has been able to swing in the cage, so this could be a minimum stint on the IL before he returns. Mark Kolozsvary had his contract selected from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding transaction.
Jun 11 2023Mountcastle (illness) is not in the starting lineup versus the Royals on Sunday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle will miss at least one more game -- or at least not start, as he could be available off the bench -- while dealing with an illness that has kept him out of the lineup over the weekend. Josh Lester is starting at first base and hitting eighth while Mountcastle recovers.
Jun 10 2023Mountcastle (illness) remains sidelined Saturday against the Royals, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: An illness kept Mountcastle out of the lineup Friday and will do so for at least one more game. Per Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com, however, he at least has a chance to be available off the bench. Ryan O'Hearn will cover for him at first base Saturday.
Jun 9 2023Mountcastle is not in Friday's lineup due to an undisclosed illness, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He should be ready to return sometime over the weekend. With Mountcastle on the bench, Anthony Santander is starting at first base Friday, with Ryan McKenna handling right field.
Jun 7 2023Mountcastle is out of the lineup Wednesday versus Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle will sit for the second time in four games, and he has gone just 2-for-11 in his three games in June. Ryan O'Hearn will line up at first base and hit seventh against Corbin Burnes and the Brewers.
Jun 2 2023Mountcastle is not in the starting lineup Friday at San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ryan O'Hearn will take a turn at first base and bat seventh versus the Giants and right-hander Logan Webb. Mountcastle carries an ugly .233 batting average and .269 on-base percentage through 56 games (245 plate appearances) this year, though he has managed to tally 11 home runs and 38 RBI.
May 20 2023Mountcastle went 1-for-3 with a walk and a three-run home run in Friday's 6-2 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old took Yusei Kikuchi deep in the third inning, giving the Orioles a lead they wouldn't relinquish. Mountcastle's career numbers against Toronto remain stunning -- in 43 games versus Baltimore's AL East rivals he's slashing .323/.383/.646 with 15 homers and 36 RBI, and he's gone yard six times in 16 games at the Rogers Centre. Mountcastle doesn't have more than three home runs in his career in any other road park.
May 16 2023Mountcastle went 2-for-2 with a double and a two-run homer in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle ripped a double after pinch-hitting for Ryan O'Hearn in the fourth inning before launching a two-run home run off Andrew Wantz in the sixth. The two-hit game snapped a 0-for-11 stretch for Mountcastle. He's now slashing .253/.279/.483 with nine home runs, 26 runs scored and 29 RBI through 183 plate appearances this season.
May 3 2023Mountcastle went 3-for-6 with two home runs, a double, five RBI and three runs scored in Tuesday's 11-7 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle kicked off the scoring for the Orioles with a two-run blast to left in the fourth. The 26-year-old now ranks fourth in the majors with 26 RBI and is tied for fourth with eight homers in 29 games thus far. Tuesday's performance raised his slash line to .256/.275/.504 as he's become a valuable fantasy first baseman in his third full-time season.
Apr 4 2023Mountcastle went 2-for-5 with a double and a three-run homer in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle blasted an opposite-field shot off Andrew Heaney to extend the Orioles lead to 5-0 in the second inning. The first baseman has homered twice in the 2023 season, and has already driven in six runs over the first five games of the season.
Apr 1 2023Mountcastle went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and two runs scored in a loss to the Red Sox on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle hit the first of three homers off Chris Sale with a two-run shot in the first inning. He also singled and came around to score on a double by Anthony Santander. It's a strong start to the season for Mountcastle, who is going to get plenty of RBI chances hitting behind Adley Rutschman to open the year.
Mar 9 2023Mountcastle went 2-for-3 with a grand slam and an additional run scored in Wednesday's Grapefruit League win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle's fifth-inning blast made the difference for the Orioles in this contest. The 26-year-old is all but guaranteed to be the starter at first base this season, so spring games are more to get him back into the playing rhythm after the offseason. He's gone 5-for-15 (all extra-base hits) with seven RBI across six Grapefruit League games.
Oct 6 2022Mountcastle went 3-for-4 in a 5-4 win over the Blue Jays in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle had a solid finish to 2022, slashing .279/.362/.441 with four home runs and 19 RBI from Sept. 1 onward. The 25-year-old's power took a downward turn, as his slugging percentage dropped from .487 in 2021 to .423 this season and his homer total dropped from 33 to 22 year-over-year. He should still be expected to serve as the Orioles' primary first baseman in 2023.
Oct 5 2022Mountcastle is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Blue Jays, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After he was set to sit out Tuesday's matchup before it was rained out, Mountcastle will remain on the bench for Wednesday's matinee. Jesus Aguilar will take over at first base and bat fifth versus Toronto.
Oct 4 2022Mountcastle is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Blue Jays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle is hitting .263 with four runs and four RBI over the last 10 games. Jesus Aguilar draws a rare start at first base while Anthony Santander gets the nod at designated hitter.
Sep 25 2022Mountcastle went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 11-10 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle has found a groove over the last week, going 8-for-21 (.381) across his last six games, though none of those hits have gone for extra bases. The 25-year-old is up to a .249/.302/.427 slash line through 135 contests while adding 22 home runs, 82 RBI, 59 runs scored and four stolen bases.
Sep 19 2022Mountcastle (triceps) is batting third as the designated hitter Monday versus the Tigers, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle appears to have recovered from the tricep contusion, which he suffered on a hit-by-pitch in Saturday's game. He figures to share playing time at first base and designated hitter with Jesus Aguilar going forward.
Sep 18 2022Mountcastle (tricep) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Blue Jays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle left Saturday's game with a left tricep contusion and he is still pretty sore, per Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Sun. Jesus Aguilar is starting at first base and hitting fifh.
Sep 17 2022Mountcastle was removed from Saturday's game against the Blue Jays due to a left elbow contusion, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle was hit by a pitch in the top of the second inning and remained in the game to run the bases, but he was replaced defensively in the bottom half of the frame. He underwent X-rays that came back negative, so he should be considered day-to-day for now.
Sep 13 2022Mountcastle went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and two walks in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle had a big day at the plate Tuesday, as he recorded two hits, including his 22nd homer of the season, a solo shot to right to tie the game at 3-3 in the fifth inning. The multi-hit effort was Mountcastle's fifth so far in September, and the homer his fouth of the month. He is slashing .247/.297/.436 on the season.
Sep 3 2022Mouncastle went 2-for-4 with a pair of two-run home runs in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle accounted for most of the damage versus Oakland starter Adam Oller, taking the visiting starter deep in the first and third innings. Over his last four games, Mountcastle has gone 6-for-15 (.400) with three long balls and six RBI. His hot start to September has put some distance between him and his late-August slump. For the year, he's slashing .248/.296/.440 with 21 long balls, 72 RBI, 55 runs scored, four stolen bases and 24 doubles in 117 contests.
Sep 2 2022Mountcastle went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's victory over Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle blasted a home run off Shane Bieber to give the Orioles a 3-0 lead on their third solo shot of the game. The first baseman had been in a mini-slump during his prior six games, batting .100 (2-for-20) with zero extra-base hits, nine strikeouts and only one RBI.
Aug 23 2022Mountcastle went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle provided a quick response to White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez's two-run blast in the top of the first inning. The homer was Mountcastle's fourth in his last 13 games, a span in which he's gone 11-for-51 (.216) with two doubles, 12 RBI and eight runs scored. The first baseman is up to a .248/.295/.433 slash line with 18 long balls, 64 RBI, 50 runs scored and four stolen bases through 107 contests, and he should continue to occupy a near-everyday role with a spot in the heart of the lineup.
Aug 19 2022Mountcastle went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and an additional run scored in Friday's 15-10 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle supplied his biggest hit in a five-run fourth inning for the Orioles. He also had an RBI single and a run as Baltimore tacked on five more runs in the fifth. Through 16 contests in August, Mountcastle has gone 14-for-63 (.222), though he's contributed three homers, 12 RBI and seven runs. The 25-year-old is slashing .250/.298/.434 with 17 long balls, 61 RBI, 49 runs scored and four stolen bases in 104 games overall.
Aug 16 2022Mountcastle went 1-for-3 with two walks, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Monday's 7-3 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old continued his career dominance of Toronto as he took Yusei Kikuchi deep in the third inning. Since making his big-league debut in 2020, Mountcastle has an absurd .360/.420/.744 slash line over 32 games against the Jays with 14 homers and 28 RBI, and this season he's been even more dangerous against them, going 13-for-28 (.464) over seven games with four doubles and five of his 16 home runs on the year.
Aug 15 2022Mountcastle (hand) is starting Monday against the Blue Jays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle sat out Sunday's game against the Rays due to a left hand issue, but he'll start at first base and bat cleanup Monday. Over his last five games, he's gone 5-for-19 with a homer, two doubles, three runs and three RBI.
Aug 14 2022Mountcastle (hand) isn't expected to be in the lineup Sunday against the Rays due to a left hand injury, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old was struck by a pitch on the left hand during the ninth inning of Saturday's victory and is dealing with some soreness and swelling. It doesn't sound as though the injury is a serious concern, so Mountcastle should be considered day-to-day for the time being.
Aug 9 2022Mountcastle went 2-for-3 with a walk, a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Monday's 7-4 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His third-inning blast off Yusei Kikuchi was one of four Baltimore homers on the night, and it snapped a 26-game drought for Mountcastle. The 25-year-old has a woeful .170/.225/.210 slash line during that power outage, but a series against Toronto might be just what he needs to get back on track -- after Monday's performance, Mountcastle carries a career 1.131 OPS against the Jays with 13 homers and 25 RBI in 30 games.
Jul 31 2022Mountcastle (undisclosed) is starting at first base and batting sixth in Sunday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Orioles manager Brandon Hyde withheld Mountcastle from the lineup for Saturday's 8-2 loss due to the 25-year-old being "banged up," but Mountcastle evidently feels well enough to return to the field Saturday. Since the All-Star break, Mountcastle has started in eight games while going 2-for-31 (.065 average).
Jul 30 2022Manager Brandon Hyde said that Mountcastle isn't starting Saturday against the Reds since the first baseman is "banged up," Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hyde didn't elaborate much on the nature of Mountcastle's injury, only saying that the 25-year-old is dealing with "bumps and bruises." However, Hyde hopes that Mountcastle will be available off the bench Saturday, so it doesn't seem like the issue is particularly serious.
Jul 9 2022Mountcastle went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 5-4 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle hit an RBI single and stole second in the eighth inning. He's 2-for-6 with a walk and three RBI in two games since returning from a sinus issue. The 25-year-old owns a .278/.316/.495 slash line with 14 home runs, four steals, 43 RBI, 35 runs scored and 19 doubles through 301 plate appearances. He should continue to see regular time at first base while routinely hitting in the heart of the order.
Jul 7 2022Mountcastle (illness) will start at first base and bat cleanup in Thursday's game against the Angels, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll be back in action after a two-game absence caused by a sinus issue. With Mountcastle returning to the lineup, Ryan McKenna will move back to a bench role after starting in four of the previous six contests.
Jul 6 2022Mountcastle (illness) will remain out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers, but he's hopeful to start in Thursday's series opener against the Angels, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he'll be on the bench for the second game in a row while he battles a sinus issue, Mountcastle was at least able to take part in a pregame workout Wednesday. Mountcastle took approximately 30 swings and but was still feeling somewhat woozy afterward, according to Kubatko, which may have prompted the Orioles to exercise some extra caution with the 25-year-old. The first baseman is expected to be available off the bench, per Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com.
Jul 5 2022Mountcastle is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rangers due to a sinus issue, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle's ailment doesn't sound like a major concern, as the Orioles are likely just erring on the side of caution by withholding him from the lineup while he's under the weather. Adley Rutschman will serve as Baltimore's designated hitter while Mountcastle takes a seat, opening up a starting role behind the plate for No. 2 backstop Robinson Chirinos.
Jul 3 2022Mountcastle went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in a 3-1 win over the Twins on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle added to his extra-base hit totals, belting his 14th home run and 18th double of the year off Devin Smeltzer. The 25-year-old first baseman has continued to make strides this season. He has maintained a home run pace similar to last season when he went yard 33 times, all while making better contact and getting on base more consistently. Mountcastle is slashing .283/.321/.506 and the young power hitter's development is a bright spot for an Orioles team in a rebuilding year.
Jun 28 2022Mountcastle went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Tuesday's 2-0 loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle had the Orioles' lone hit Tuesday, and he was also on the front end of a double-steal with Adley Rutschman in the fourth inning. Though he's hit well for much of June, Mountcastle has cooled off by going 3-for-20 in his last five games. He's still hitting a steady .271/.306/.478 with 13 home runs, 38 RBI, 33 runs scored and three steals through 271 plate appearances.
Jun 23 2022Mountcastle went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles and a run scored in Thursday's 4-0 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mouncastle has hit safely in 14 of his last 16 games, going 23-for-66 (.348) with seven multi-hit efforts in that span. Even amid a strong season, this is an impressive extended surge of hitting for the 25-year-old. He's up to a .281/.316/.494 slash line with 12 home runs, 37 RBI, 31 runs scored, two stolen bases and 14 doubles in 59 contests overall. He should continue to be productive as he hits anywhere from second to fifth in the order in a near-everyday role.
Jun 15 2022Mountcastle went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Wednesday's 7-6 extra-inning loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle played a key role in the Orioles' comeback push, hitting a solo shot in the seventh inning and a game-tying two-run blast in the eighth. The 25-year-old has found his power in June, crushing four homers in his last four games. For the season, he's up to 12 long balls, 33 RBI, 27 runs scored, two stolen bases, 10 doubles and a .267/.305/.490 slash line through 52 contests. Seven of his last nine hits have gone for extra bases.
Jun 12 2022Mountcastle went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, a double and two total runs scored in Sunday's 10-7 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle hadn't recorded multiple hits in a game since his four-hit effort versus the Red Sox on May 30. He was 6-for-35 (.171) in his previous 10 contests, though five of the hits in that span went for extra bases. The 25-year-old now has a .254/.295/.435 slash line with nine homers, 28 RBI, 23 runs scored, eight doubles and two stolen bases through 207 plate appearances. He remains a fixture in the Orioles' lineup, but he hit sixth for just the third time in his last 21 contests -- more often, he slots in somewhere from the No. 3 to 5 spots in the order.
Jun 5 2022Mountcastle went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle's two-run blast in the fourth inning was all the run production the Orioles could muster Sunday. The 25-year-old had gone 0-for-6 across the first two games of the weekend series versus the Guardians before providing a little pop in the finale. He's posted a .256/.303/.424 slash line, eight homers, 24 RBI, 20 runs scored and two stolen bases through 185 plate appearances as a regular presence in the heart of the lineup. His plate discipline is trending upward -- Mountcastle has walked five times and struck out just once through five games in June.
Jun 1 2022Mountcastle went 1-for-2 with two walks, a solo home run and two runs scored Wednesday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle took Sergio Romo yard in sixth inning to record his seventh homer of the season. It was his third home run in his last 11 starts, and he has also recorded five RBI and nine runs scored in that span. Mountcastle has maintained a .264/.302/.421 line across 169 plate appearances for the campaign.
May 30 2022Mountcastle went 4-for-5 with a solo home run, a double and four runs scored in Monday's 10-0 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle played a big role in the blowout win, posting his first extra-base hits since May 22 in the process. The 25-year-old has been fairly steady in the heart of the Orioles' order this year. He has a .268/.298/.412 slash line with six homers, 20 RBI, 17 runs scored, four doubles and two stolen bases through 161 plate appearances. Monday marked the first time he's gone multiple games without striking out since he did so in three straight contests in the first week of the campaign.
May 23 2022Mountcastle was removed from Monday's game against the Yankees for defensive purposes, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle returned to the lineup after experiencing cramps Sunday, but his removal Monday turned was for defensive purposes as the Orioles sought to protect a two-run lead. Prior to his exit, Mountcastle went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts and an RBI.
May 22 2022Mountcastle was removed from Sunday's game against the Rays due to heat-related body cramps, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle didn't show any clear signs of injury before leaving the matchup with a trainer after leading off the bottom of the ninth inning with a single. It seems unlikely that his cramps will prompt a trip to the injured list, and he should tentatively be considered day-to-day.
May 21 2022Mountcastle (wrist/forearm) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle had been sidelined since May 11 due to a left wrist forearm strain, but he'll serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth Saturday. Prior to his absence, the 25-year-old hit .268 with four homers, three doubles, 16 RBI, 10 runs and two stolen bases over 28 games to begin the year.
May 19 2022Mountcastle (wrist/forearm) said he checked out fine after taking swings in the batting cage Wednesday and remains on track to return from the 10-day injured list Saturday when first eligible, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In addition to swinging the bat for the first time since suffering the injury, Mountcastle also did some throwing Wednesday. According to Zachary Silver of MLB.com, Mountcastle is scheduled to take live batting practice Friday, and if all goes well, he should get the green light to come off the IL ahead of Saturday's game against the Rays.
May 17 2022Mountcastle said Tuesday that his strained left wrist is feeling better, and he anticipates making his return from the 10-day injured list when first eligible Saturday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle underwent a precautionary MRI on the wrist Monday that revealed nothing concern, so he's expected to gradually ramp up his baseball activities over the next few days with the hope of returning by the weekend. Whenever Mountcastle makes his return to the lineup, Tyler Nevin and Ryan McKenna should both be in store for downsized roles.
May 13 2022Mountcastle was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left wrist forearm strain Friday, retroactive to May 11. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle was slated to miss a third consecutive game with a left wrist injury, and he'll be sidelined for at least a week and a half. However, it's not yet clear whether he'll be forced to miss more than the minimum of 10 days. Tyler Nevin should see an uptick in playing time at first base while Mountcastle is unavailable.
May 12 2022Mountcastle (wrist) won't be available for Thursday's game in St. Louis, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Orioles view Mountcastle's sore left wrist as a day-to-day concern, but the 25-year-old is still set to miss his second consecutive game on account of the injury. Tyler Nevin is expected to pick up another start in Mountcastle's stead.
May 11 2022Mountcastle isn't starting Wednesday against the Cardinals due to left wrist soreness, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Orioles didn't initially provide a reason for scratching the 25-year-old from Wednesday's lineup, but he's considered day-to-day with a sore wrist. If Mountcastle is forced to miss additional time, Trey Mancini and Tyler Nevin would likely see an uptick in playing time at first base.
May 9 2022Mountcastle went 1-for-4 with two RBI in Monday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle tacked on a pair of insurance runs in the bottom of the fifth inning with a single to left field. He's now 10-for-21 with two doubles, two home runs, seven RBI and a stolen base over his last five contests.
May 8 2022Mountcastle went 5-for-9 with a double, two RBI, a stolen base and one run scored across both games of Sunday's doubleheader versus the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle went 4-for-5 in the first game, then added his steal in the second. The 25-year-old lifted his slash line to .276/.303/.419 through 109 plate appearances this season. He's gone 9-for-17 across his last four contests as he continues to hit in the middle of the Orioles' order. The first baseman has four home runs, 14 RBI, 10 runs scored, three doubles and two stolen bases in 26 games.
May 5 2022Mountcastle went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in a 5-3 win Thursday over Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle got the scoring started with his solo homer in the second inning and gave Baltimore an insurance run with his eighth-inning shot. After a slow start, he appears to be putting it together with a .296/.321/.667 batting line and three home runs in his last seven games. The 25-year-old was dropped to fifth in the Orioles' lineup Wednesday and has responded with back-to-back multi-hit games.
Apr 24 2022Mountcastle went 2-for-5 with three RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 5-4 win against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle singled home a run and stole second in the first inning and came up clutch in the seventh with a two-run single that got the score to it's eventual final. Don't expect more activity on the bases as the 25-year-old swiped only four bags in 144 games last season while the three RBI matched Mountcastle's total coming into Saturday.
Apr 9 2022Mountcastle went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and a run in Saturday's loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle opened the scoring for his team in the third inning, crushing a first-pitch slider from Drew Rasmussen over the fence for his first homer of the year, driving in his teammate Jorge Mateo in the process. He later added a single in the eighth inning to produce his first multi-hit contest of the campaign. Although the Orioles are unlikely to challenge for a playoff spot this season, Mountcastle is coming off of strong 2021 campaign where he batted .255 with 33 homers and 89 RBI and he'll look to replicate his success in 2022.
Apr 2 2022Mountcastle went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's 3-2 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle is in fine form in spring training, going 7-for-20 with two home runs, a double, four RBI and four runs scored through eight games. He's seen time at first base and left field in his two MLB seasons, though he's expected to get the majority of his playing time at first base going forward. Mountcastle and Trey Mancini may alternate at designated hitter as well, but both should be expected to play nearly every day. Mountcastle emerged as a solid power bat with 33 home runs, 89 RBI, 77 runs scored, four stolen bases and a .255/.309/.487 slash line in 144 contests in 2021.
Sep 30 2021Mountcastle went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run Thursday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle took Nick Pivetta yard in the third inning to record his 33rd home run of the season. He now has three homers in his last seven starts, also driving in six and scoring four runs in that span. Mountcastle is now hitting .257/.312/.494 with a .238 ISO across 574 plate appearances on the campaign.
Sep 28 2021Mountcastle went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Tuesday's win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle tied up the score with a 400-footer against Chris Sale in the sixth inning. The Orioles would eventually score and take the lead for good in that same frame. Overall this season, Mountcastle has collected 32 long balls, including seven this month.
Sep 23 2021Mountcastle went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout in a 3-0 shutout of the Rangers on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle singled in the third inning and doubled Baltimore's lead with a solo shot to right in the fifth for his third multi-hit game in his last six. While a .221 September average isn't spectacular, six of Mountcastle's 16 hits have left the yard and his 31 homers rank 22nd in MLB.
Sep 21 2021Mountcastle is not starting Tuesday against the Phillies, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With no DH at its disposal, Mountcastle started at first base in favor of Trey Mancini on Monday, and now the two will swap for the second game of the three-game set. Mountcastle should be a top option off the bench, however.
Sep 19 2021Mountcastle went 2-for-3 with a pair of walks and two runs scored in Sunday's 8-6 loss to Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old has produced four multi-hit efforts in 16 games in September, although two of those instances have been the last two contests. Mountcastle has enjoyed a solid rookie year, slashing .263/.316/.499 with 30 home runs, four stolen bases, 83 RBI and 72 runs scored through 535 plate appearances.
Sep 18 2021Mountcastle went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and a walk Saturday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle reached the 30-home run mark when he took Nick Pivetta deep in the first inning. He also singled later in the game. The 24-year-old is hitting .260/.311/.498 with 83 RBI in 530 plate appearances this season.
Sep 16 2021Mountcastle went 1-for-5 with a solo home run Thursday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle took Jordan Montgomery yard in the sixth inning to record his 29th home run of the season. It was Mountcastle's fourth homer in his last eight games, and he's also chipped in six RBI and five runs scored. Though his batting average has predictably fallen after posting a .398 BABIP in 2020, Mountcastle has proven he has legitimate pop by posting an impressive .235 ISO through 521 plate appearances on the campaign.
Sep 12 2021Mountcastle went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 22-7 loss to Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old went deep in the third inning, but even with his homer, Baltimore trailed 16-4 at the time. Mountcastle has been excellent in his first full major-league season, slashing .264/.316/.498 with 28 long balls, 79 RBI, 68 runs scored and four stolen bases through 507 plate appearances. He's gone yard in three of his last five contests.
Sep 11 2021Mountcastle isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle will get a breather after he went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and two strikeouts in Saturday's matinee. Trey Mancini will start at first base while DJ Stewart enters the lineup in right field.
Sep 9 2021Mountcastle went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's 9-8 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the O's down 5-0 heading into the eighth inning, the offense came alive and scored all nine of its runs in the bottom of the frame, with Mountcastle's blast off Jake Brentz being the biggest blow. The 24-year-old has gone yard three times in his last nine games, slashing a blistering .343/.439/.629 over that stretch, and on the year he's batting .266 with 26 homers and 77 RBI through 121 contests.
Sep 6 2021Mountcastle (foot) will start at first base and bat second Monday against the Royals, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A sore foot kept Mountcastle on the bench for Sunday's 8-7 win over the Yankees, but his return to the lineup a day later suggests he was sidelined to close out the weekend mostly as a matter of precaution. With Mountcastle starting at first base and Cedric Mullins getting a rare turn as the Orioles' designated hitter, Trey Mancini will hit the bench Monday.
Sep 5 2021Mountcastle is dealing with a sore foot after fouling a ball off it, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The slugger is available off the bench Sunday against the Yankees, although manager Brandon Hyde figures to let him rest before returning home for a series against Kansas City. Mountcastle should be considered day-to-day until further notice.
Aug 31 2021Mountcastle went 2-for-3 with a walk, a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Monday's 7-3 loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He gave the O's an early 1-0 lead with a solo shot off Robbie Ray in the first inning. Mountcastle has gone yard in back-to-back games and six times in 13 contests since returning to action from a concussion in mid-August, and on the season he sports a .269/.316/.504 slash line with 25 homers and 73 RBI through 114 games.
Aug 30 2021Mountcastle went 4-for-5 with a solo home run and three total runs scored in Sunday's 12-8 loss to Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The first baseman had an impressive showing after going 0-for-7 across the first two games versus the Rays in the weekend series. Mountcastle has homered seven times in 17 games in August, giving him 24 for the year. He's added a ,349/.386/.762 slash line this month with 14 RBI and 13 runs scored.
Aug 24 2021Mountcastle went 2-for-5 with a pair of solo home runs during Tuesday's loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle has hit safely in 14 of his last 15 games, cranking out seven long balls in that span while bringing his season homer total to 23. The 24-year-old now has an OPS of .803 and leads major-league rookies in slugging percentage (.495).
Aug 21 2021Mountcastle went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle gave Baltimore an early lead with a first-inning solo shot to center field. The homer was his 21st of the season and accounted for his 65th RBI. It also extended Mountcastle's hitting streak to 13 games, during which he is batting .396 (19-for-48) with five homers and 10 RBI.
Aug 18 2021Mountcastle went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 8-4 loss to Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The first baseman tried to help Baltimore's cause with his eighth-inning blast, but it was the team's last run in the contest. Mountcastle has gone 2-for-7 with a home run and a double in two games since returning from a concussion. He's picked up right where he left off, and he has a personal 10-game hitting streak, during which he's gone 16-for-36 (.444) with four homers, four doubles, nine RBI and seven runs scored.
Aug 17 2021Mountcastle is batting cleanup as the first baseman Tuesday against Tampa Bay, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle was activated earlier Tuesday after being out 10 days because of a concussion. He'll resume his season with a .264/.308/.477 slash line, 19 homers and 63 RBI.
Aug 14 2021Mountcastle (concussion) has made progress in recent days and will begin baseball activities Sunday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle has already missed the required seven days while on the concussion injured list, but he's not quite ready to return. The Orioles appear optimistic that he'll be back soon, though exactly when that will happen remains unclear.
Aug 11 2021Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Mountcastle (concussion) won't be reinstated from the 7-day injured list Sunday when first eligible, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While Hyde noted that Mountcastle's condition is improving, the 24-year-old will need more than a week to clear MLB's concussion protocol. DJ Stewart should continue to hold down a regular spot in the lineup against right-handers at either designated hitter or in the corner outfield while Mountcastle is on the shelf.
Aug 8 2021Mountcastle (concussion) was placed on the 7-day injured list Sunday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle is feeling better Sunday but continues to exhibit concussion-like symptoms after taking a hard tag to the head Friday, so he'll spend some time on the injured list. He'll be eligible to rejoin the active roster during next weekend's three-game set at Boston.
Aug 7 2021Mountcastle is still feeling concussion symptoms and may need a trip to the injured list, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle hurt his head while attempting a steal Friday and was forced to exit the game. While he's yet to be removed from the roster, he won't start Saturday's game against the Rays and could be placed on the concussion injured list soon. Trey Mancini will start at first base in his absence, with Anthony Santander serving as the designated hitter.
Aug 6 2021Mountcastle is being evaluated for a concussion following his removal from Friday's game against the Rays, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle took a hard tag to the side of the head while attempting to steal second base in the first inning Friday. Although he initially stayed in the game, the 24-year-old was removed in the third inning under the league's concussion protocols. If team doctors confirm a concussion, Mountcastle will need to pass several tests before he's cleared to return.
Aug 4 2021Mountcastle went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a sacrifice fly in Wednesday's 10-3 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old accounted for knocking in two of Baltimore's three runs in the contest. Mountcastle has hit safely in seven straight games, going 13-for-28 (.464) in that span. He's lifted his slash ling to .262/.307/.475 with 19 homers, 62 RBI, 49 runs scored and four stolen bases through 398 plate appearances while hitting in the heart of Baltimore's order.
Aug 2 2021Mountcastle went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and two total runs scored in Monday's 7-1 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old may be finding his swing again, as he's on a five-game hitting streak and has multiple hits in his last three games. Mountcastle is up to 18 homers, 59 RBI, 48 runs scored and four stolen bases with a .259/.305/.465 slash line through 390 plate appearances. He came up a triple shy of the cycle Monday, although he has just one three-bagger in his 133-game major-league career.
Aug 1 2021Mountcastle went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 5-2 win over Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old opened the scoring with an RBI single in the third inning. Mountcastle added another pair of singles for just his third multi-hit effort in 13 games since the All-Star break. He's hit .224 with a .708 OPS, three home runs, nine RBI and six runs scored in that span.
Jul 31 2021Mountcastle went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 4-3 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He took Tarik Skubal deep in the fourth inning, one of three O's homers off the young southpaw. Mountcastle is up to 17 home runs on the year, but he's stumbled to a rough .182/.224/.432 slash line in 12 games since the All-Star break.
Jul 29 2021Mountcastle isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Tigers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle will get a chance to reset after he went 1-for-12 with a walk and four strikeouts across the last three games. Trey Mancini will start at first base while DJ Stewart serves as the designated hitter.
Jul 25 2021Mountcastle went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and a solo home run in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His fourth-inning blast off Jon Lester gave the O's a 2-0 lead. Mountcastle is hitting only .214 (6-for-28) since the All-Star break, but four of the hits have gone for extra bases (two doubles, two homers), and he's driven in seven. On the season, the 24-year-old is slashing .252/.300/.452 with 16 home runs and 55 RBI through 91 games.
Jul 21 2021Mountcastle went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI and a walk in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The home run was Mountcastle's 15th of 2021 but his first since June 28. He's now hitting .178 with seven RBI and seven runs scored in 45 at-bats since the start of July, which has certainly been a disappointing month for him after he hit .327 with nine homers and 26 RBI in June.
Jul 20 2021Mountcastle went 1-for-5 with an RBI double and a stolen base in Monday's 6-1 win over Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old got Baltimore off to a hot start with his RBI double in the first inning, and he reached on a fielder's choice and stole second in the third inning. He's worked in a near-everyday role this season, but he's slashing a modest .249/.297/.435 while striking out at a 28.5 percent clip. Mountcastle has collected 14 home runs, 51 RBI, 40 runs scored and four stolen bases while often hitting in the heart of the order.
Jul 18 2021Mountcastle is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After heading into the All-Star break nursing a forearm injury, Mountcastle was cleared to start the Orioles' first two games of the second half. He went 1-for-8 with two RBI and a run scored between those contests, and more importantly, Mountcastle doesn't seem to have experienced a setback. His absence from the lineup Sunday is likely just a pre-planned maintenance day.
Jul 16 2021Mountcastle (forearm) is starting at first base and batting cleanup Friday at Kansas City, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old exited Sunday's contest with a left forearm contusion after being hit by a pitch, but he's ready to play after taking the All-Star break to rest up. Mountcastle hit .255/.305/.447 with 14 homers, 14 doubles, 48 RBI and 39 runs in 83 games during the season's first half.
Jul 11 2021Manager Brandon Hyde said Sunday after the Orioles' 7-5 loss to the White Sox that Mountcastle (forearm) should be available for the team's first game out of the All-Star break Friday in Kansas City, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hyde indicated that he suspects Mountcastle will be sore over the next few days after being struck in the arm by a pitch Sunday, but he should have enough time over the break to overcome the injury. After his early exit Sunday, Mountcastle concludes the first half with a .255/.305/.447 slash line to go with 14 home runs, 48 RBI, 39 runs and three stolen bases across 328 plate appearances.
Jun 29 2021Mountcastle went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, two walks and two runs in Monday's 9-7 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle took Zack Greinke deep in the fifth inning to give the Orioles the lead and ended up reaching base safely four times in the game. The 24-year-old has been on fire lately, batting .396 with six long balls, 13 RBI and a 7:11 BB:K over his last 13 games. He is slashing .269/.309/.478 in 288 plate appearances this season.
Jun 27 2021Mountcastle went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle put the Orioles on the board with his solo home run in the top of the first inning, but he left four runners on base in the loss. He's now reached base in each of the last four games, and he's hit .341 with eight home runs, 21 RBI and 14 runs across 23 games in June.
Jun 25 2021Mountcastle went 2-for-4 with a walk, a run scored and an RBI in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He was a key part of Baltimore's four-run rally in the eighth inning and trotted home with the tying run on an Austin Hays double. Mountcastle continues to feast on Toronto pitching, going 9-for-20 (.450) in five games against the AL East rivals this year with three walks, three homers, four RBI and five runs.
Jun 20 2021Mountcastle went 4-for-4 with three home runs and four RBI in Saturday's 10-7 loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle and the rest of the Orioles lineup combined for six home runs -- the most for Baltimore in a single game since August 2016 -- but it wasn't enough for the team to keep pace with the Blue Jays, who plated six runs in the ninth to steal the win. Though the 23-47 Orioles already find themselves out of playoff contention well before the All-Star break, Mountcastle has been a silver lining in an otherwise bleak season. After going 10-for-17 at the dish over his last four games, Mountcastle has lifted his season-long slash line to .266/.292/.477 across 250 plate appearances.
Jun 16 2021Mountcastle went 3-for-5 with a home run, four RBI and one run scored Wednesday against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle paced the Orioles' offensive effort Wednesday, as he delivered a pair of RBI singles in each of his first two plate appearances. His third time to the dish, Mountcastle smacked a two-run home run, his ninth long ball of the season. It was Mountcastle's first homer since June 5, though his fifth shot in his last 13 starts. Overall, Mountcastle has a .249/.277/.431 line with 26 runs scored and 36 RBI across 238 plate appearances.
Jun 15 2021Mountcastle will sit Tuesday against Cleveland, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle hits the bench after starting 12 straight games. He hit a strong .298/.327/.617 over that stretch, homering four times and driving in 12 runs. Trey Mancini will handle first base Tuesday, with Anthony Santander serving as the designated hitter.
Jun 6 2021Mountcastle went 3-for-5 with two RBI and three runs scored in Sunday's 18-5 blowout win over Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old scored all three times he got on base. Mountcastle had an RBI single in the fourth inning and an RBI double in the sixth. He's been hot since the start of June, and he's now hit safely in six straight games. In that span, he's gone 11-for-24 (.458) with four home runs, 10 RBI and seven runs scored.
Jun 5 2021Mountcastle went 2-for-3 with a double and a solo home run in Saturday's 10-4 loss to Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old is locked in at the plate, going yard four times in the last five games as part of an 8-for-19 (.421) surge. On the season, Mountcastle is batting .245 with eight homers, three steals, 21 runs and 28 RBI through 53 contests.
Jun 4 2021Mountcastle went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and two strikeouts in Friday's 3-1 win over Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle put the Orioles on the board with his two-run blast in the seventh inning that proved to be the difference in Friday's low-scoring contest. The 24-year-old has been dominant across the last four games, as he's gone 6-for-16 with three home runs, a double and seven RBI during that time.
Jun 2 2021Mountcastle went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run Wednesday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle took Alex Colome deep in the seventh inning to record his sixth home run of the season. He performed well across the team's three-game set against the Twins, collecting five hits in 12 at-bats while slugging two home runs, driving in five and scoring twice. That aided his season-long line, which still sits at an uninspiring .238/.265/.400 mark across 196 plate appearances.
May 31 2021Mountcastle went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Twins in 10 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old's fifth-inning deep fly off Twins ace Jose Berrios ended a rough stretch at the plate for Mountcastle, who had struck out seven times in 12 at-bats over the Orioles' last four games before Monday. Mountcastle's low contact and low walk rates will likely make him prone to slumps throughout the season, but the Orioles appear committed to playing him regularly amid the offensive dry spells.
May 30 2021Mountcastle is out of the lineup Sunday against the White Sox, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle missed a few games due to a hand injury before rejoining the lineup for Saturday's doubleheader, and he went 1-for-6 a triple, a run and five strikeouts across the twin bill. Trey Mancini (elbow) will serve as the designated hitter while Tyler Nevin starts at first base Sunday.
May 29 2021Mountcastle (hand) will bat sixth and serve as the designated hitter Saturday against the White Sox, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle hasn't played since getting hit in the hand Tuesday against the Twins. He wasn't going to be in the lineup Friday, but that game got postponed due to inclement weather. The extra day of rest is apparently all he needed to get healthy.
May 28 2021Mountcastle (hand) remains on the bench Friday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle left Tuesday's game against the Twins after getting hit in the hand by a pitch. He's yet to play since then, but he's feeling better and could return to the lineup over the weekend, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
May 27 2021Mountcastle (hand) isn't starting Thursday's game against the White Sox, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle will miss a second straight game due to a bruised left hand. However, he'll take swings in the batting cage Thursday and could be available off the bench if needed, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. Anthony Santander will serve as the designated hitter while DJ Stewart starts in right field.
May 26 2021Mountcastle (hand) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Twins, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle exited Tuesday's game against the Twins after he was hit on the hand by a pitch. He was diagnosed with a bruised left hand after X-rays came back negative, and he's still considered day-to-day. Mountcastle likely won't be available off the bench Wednesday, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports. Anthony Santander will serve as the designated hitter while DJ Stewart shifts to right field.
May 25 2021Mountcastle was diagnosed with a bruised left hand Tuesday after X-rays came back negative, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old was hit by a 93-mph pitch during Wednesday's game against the Twins, which eventually forced him to leave the contest. Mountcastle appears to have avoided a serious injury and should be considered day-to-day.
May 23 2021Mountcastle went 2-for-4 with a grand slam, a double and an additional run in Saturday's 12-9 loss to the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle's bases-loaded blast off Jon Lester in the first inning was the first grand slam by an Orioles rookie since Ryan Flaherty in September 2012, according to Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com. The 24-year-old will remain in the lineup for the series finale Sunday, manning left field and batting seventh. Mountcastle has recorded exactly two hits in three of his last five starts.
May 21 2021Mountcastle is not in the lineup Friday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle will be the odd man out for Friday's series opener since Baltimore doesn't have the benefit of the designated hitter while playing in Washington.
May 16 2021Mountcastle went 2-for-4 with a double, four RBI and a run in Sunday's 10-6 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees put up four runs in the first inning Sunday, but Mountcastle responded by driving in two runs with a double in the bottom of the first before plating three more runs later in the comeback win. The 24-year-old is hitting .218 with three home runs, 16 RBI, 13 runs and three stolen bases this year.
May 15 2021Mountcastle is not starting Saturday's game against the Yankees, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-handed hitter sits against Yankees righty starter Domingo German amidst an 0-for-12 run in his last three games, including a three strikeout Friday performance. Pedro Severino fills in for Mountcastle at designated hitter.
May 10 2021Mountcastle went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 4-1 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle got his club on the board in the second inning, hammering a solo homer over the fence in left, his third of the season. He's been seeing the ball well at the dish of late, notching a multi-hit game for the third time in his last four contests. Mountcastle is slashing .232/.258/.360 with 10 extra-base hits and 12 RBI through 34 matchups.
May 9 2021Mountcastle went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Sunday's 4-3 loss to Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle opened the scoring with an RBI single to plate Trey Mancini in the first inning. In the eighth, Mountcastle added an RBI double to bring home Austin Hays. The 24-year-old Mountcastle has multiple hits in four of his last nine games, with a batting average of .324 in that span. For the season, he's up to two home runs, 11 RBI, 11 runs scored and three stolen bases in a near-everyday role. He's striking out a 31.3 percent rate, which has taken a little pop out of his play so far.
May 7 2021Mountcastle went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle had little trouble getting on base Friday, and he blasted his second home run of the season to lead off the sixth inning. In his last five games, Mountcastle has gone 6-for-19 with a solo home run, a double and three runs.
Apr 25 2021Mountcastle went 0-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and two runs scored in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle reached on a fielder's choice in the fourth inning and scored on an Austin Hays home run. In the eighth, Mountcastle walked, stole second base and scored on a bases-loaded walk by Ryan McKenna. The 24-year-old Mountcastle has three stolen bases this year, two of which have come in the last three games. He's added a .167/.208/.264 slash line with one homer, seven RBI and six runs scored across 77 plate appearances.
Apr 24 2021Mountcastle isn't starting Saturday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle has gone just 1-for-22 with one RBI, one walk and six strikeouts in his last seven games. Pedro Severino will serve as the designated hitter while Chance Sisco starts behind the dish Saturday.
Apr 21 2021Mountcastle went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Wednesday's 3-0 loss to the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle drew the start in left field and hit third Wednesday. In the fourth inning, he drew a walk and stole second, but he was left stranded. The 24-year-old is slashing only .169/.203/.277 with a homer, seven RBI, six runs scored and two stolen bases across 69 plate appearances. He's in a 0-for-18 rut at the plate. The Orioles return home Friday to begin a three-game series with the Athletics -- returning to AL play allows Mountcastle to be utilized as the designated hitter.
Apr 20 2021Mountcastle is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Marlins, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He heads to the bench for the first of a two-game series in Miami. Mountcastle's biggest flaw is his defense, so it's possible he will ride the pine again Wednesday without the designated hitter spot available.
Apr 13 2021Mountcastle went 3-for-6 with two doubles, a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base across both games of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He collected one two-bagger in each end of the twin bill to extend his hitting streak to five games, and his doubles streak to three. Mountcastle is having contact issues to begin his first full season in the majors, hitting .227 (10-for-44) with a 2:18 BB:K, but half of his hits have gone for extra bases (four doubles and a homer).
Apr 8 2021Mountcastle went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Thursday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle got off to a hot start in the contest, slugging a two-run home run in the bottom of the first inning. It was his first long ball of the season and first extra-base hit since the team's opening game. Though he's already racked up three runs scored and five RBI, Mountcastle will have to improve upon his 36.7 percent strikeout rate to remain productive in the long term.
Apr 2 2021Mountcastle went 1-for-4 with a two-run double in Friday's 3-0 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old broke open a scoreless tie in the sixth inning by turning on a Matt Andriese pitch and rattling it off the Green Monster. Mountcastle had an impressive 35-game debut in 2020 and hit cleanup for the O's in their opener Friday, positioning him for a big first full season in the majors.
Mar 25 2021Mountcastle (undisclosed) is starting Thursday's spring game against the Pirates, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle was unavailable Wednesday due to a "non-physical" injury, but he'll bat third and play left field Thursday. It's unlikely that Mountcastle's brief absence will impact his Opening Day status.
Mar 24 2021Mountcastle was scratched from Wednesday's Grapefruit League lineup with a "non-physical" injury, but manager Brandon Hyde hopes the outfielder will play Thursday, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hyde indicated he can't disclose the specifics of the injury, so it's unclear what the 24-year-old is dealing with. Regardless, it appears to be a minor issue, so it's unlikely to affect Mountcastle's status for the start of the season.
Mar 13 2021Mountcastle has just two hits in his first 19 spring at-bats. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle should still have an everyday role in Baltimore this season regardless of his spring performance, though the Orioles would certainly like for him to find his timing sometime soon. He broke out to hit .333/.386/.492 in his 35-game debut last year, but a .398 BABIP clearly inflated those numbers. Given the Orioles' lack of established options, Mountcastle should still be in the lineup on a regular basis this season even if he goes through a sophomore slump, likely splitting time between first base, left field and designated hitter.
Sep 23 2020Mountcastle went 3-for-4 in Wednesday's 9-1 loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All three of Mountcastle's hits were singles, as were seven of the Orioles' other eight hits. The lack of extra-base power made it difficult for Mountcastle and the Orioles to create much offense against Red Sox starter Nathan Eovaldi. The 23-year-old Mountcastle is slashing an excellent .330/.385/.514 with five homers, 21 RBI and 11 runs scored in 31 games this year.
Sep 14 2020Mountcastle went 3-for-5 with a homer and three RBI in Monday's 14-1 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle got the offensive frenzy started with an RBI single in the first inning. He later knocked his 5th homer of the season during a nine-run third frame. The rookie slugger is slashing .364/.425/.610 with 18 RBI in 87 plate appearances.
Sep 8 2020Mountcastle went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run Tuesday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle smacked his fourth home run of the season, taking Michael Wacha deep in the fourth frame. He's recorded at least one RBI in five of his last six contest and is regularly hitting in the middle of the Orioles' lineup. Mountcastle has had a successful start to his major-league career, racking up a .339/.397/.607 line across 63 plate appearances.
Sep 4 2020Mountcastle went 3-for-3 with a homer, three RBI and two runs scored in a 6-3 win over the Yankees in Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle opened the scoring with a two-run homer in the second inning. He added an RBI single in the fifth inning and came around to scored on a Pat Valaika double. Mountcastle is up to three homers, nine RBI and seven runs scored through 50 plate appearances this season. His strong hitting has earned him a near-everyday role in left field.
Aug 30 2020Mountcastle went 3-for-4 with two homers and three RBI in Sunday's 6-5 loss to Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The rookie slugger knocked his first career homer in the second inning before tacking on another two-run blast in the sixth. Mountcastle has four multi-hit performances in his last six games. He's sporting an impressive .393/.469/.679 with four extra-base hits in 32 plate appearances.
Aug 23 2020Mountcastle will start in left field and will bat seventh Sunday against the Red Sox, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Orioles have deployed Mountcastle as their starting left field in each of the team's three games since he was promoted from the alternate site Friday. The 23-year-old has gone 1-for-6 with two walks and a run scored in his first two big-league games, and he should continue to enjoy a regular role for the Orioles the rest of the season, barring a prolonged slump at the plate.
Aug 21 2020Mountcastle will be recalled by the Orioles on Friday for his major-league debut, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle doesn't offer much other than his bat, but his bat is strong enough to make him an interesting prospect nonetheless. He entered pro ball as a shortstop but spent the majority of last season at first base and left field, with a bit of third base mixed in. He should have the chance to hit for enough power and average to be useful even at those positions, as he hit .312 with 25 homers in 127 games for Triple-A Norfolk last season. There are questions about his approach, however, as he owns a career 4.5 percent walk rate as a professional. It's possible that will hold back the rest of his numbers at the big-league level, but it's also possible that it hurts his stock in on-base percentage leagues without affecting him too much in standard formats as long as he keeps making both frequent and strong contact. His exact role this season remains to be seen, but the Orioles don't have many players with locked-in roles, so he should find his way to plenty of at-bats.
Jul 8 2020Mountcastle was added to the Orioles' 60-man roster Wednesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle was expected to join the Orioles' player pool, but he was officially able to join the team for workouts Wednesday along with teammate Mason Williams after they cleared intake testing. Mountcastle will work with the major-league club before a secondary training site is opened for the team. The 23-year-old advanced to Triple-A Norfolk last season, where he hit .312/.344/.527 with 25 home runs and 83 RBI, and he could potentially make his debut in the majors at some point in 2020.
Mar 19 2020Mountcastle was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle is an interesting prospect, though he didn't appear to be a favor to break camp with the team, and his uninspiring .235/.235/.412 slash line in 34 spring plate appearances didn't exactly help his case. After hitting .312/.344/.527 with 25 homers in 127 games for Norfolk last season, however, he doesn't have a whole lot left to prove in the minors.
Mar 18 2020Mountcastle hit .235/.235/.412 with one home run and nine strikeouts over 34 plate appearances this spring. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mountcastle was working at first base and in the outfield before spring training play was suspended, although it's unlikely that he'll be on the major-league roster when play resumes. However, designated hitter Renato Nunez has been working at third base this spring, which could open up more opportunities for Mountcastle if he makes his likely debut in 2020, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Feb 19 2020Mountcastle has been primarily been working out at first base in the Orioles' early full-squad workouts, though manager Brandon Hyde said he plans to expose the 23-year-old to the outfield as well, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baltimore protected Mountcastle from the Rule 5 draft over the winter in anticipation of him debuting from the big club in 2020, but he'll be hard pressed to crack the Opening Day roster. Instead, Mountcastle's main focus this spring will be increasing his versatility on the defensive end, as his bat is probably already good enough to warrant an opportunity in the majors. Entering the season, Trey Mancini, Renato Nunez and Anthony Santander are seemingly locked into full-time roles at either first base, the corner outfield or designated hitter, so Mountcastle seems most likely to cut into the playing time of Chris Davis once the Orioles deem him big-league ready.
Sep 2 2019Mountcastle will not be promoted to the majors this season, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.
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Jul 23 2018Mountcastle went 1-for-6 with a solo home run during Double-A Bowie's doubleheader with Erie on Sunday.Mountcastle has gone deep four times over his last 10 games, raising his season OPS to .884. The 21-year-old third baseman now looks like the Orioles' best organizational asset on the left side of the infield after All-Star shortstop Manny Machado was traded to the Dodgers last week.