RYAN MOUNTCASTLE NEWS

Getting Saturday off Mountcastle isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Toronto.

Impact 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 resulting opening at first base while Adley Rutschman works as the DH and Gary Sanchez starts at catcher.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Encouraging start in spring Mountcastle went 1-for-2 with a run scored and an RBI in Monday's Grapefruit League game against Boston.

Impact 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.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids arbitration The Orioles and Mountcastle avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $6.787 million contract Thursday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Mountcastle had been in his second year of arbitration eligibility. The first baseman fell off to just 13 home runs over 124 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.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks 30th double Mountcastle went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Friday's 7-2 win over the Twins.

Impact Mountcastle has gone 6-for-13 (.462) over four games since he returned from a month-long absence due to a sprained left wrist. The first baseman has reclaimed his starting role at first base and should maintain that spot heading into the postseason. He's 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.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks 30th double Mountcastle went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Friday's 7-2 win over the Twins.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Thursday Mountcastle isn't in Baltimore's lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees.

Impact 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 Rustchman serves as the DH, putting James McCann behind the plate.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back from injured list Tuesday The Orioles reinstated Mountcastle (wrist) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting rehab assignment Mountcastle (wrist) reported to Triple-A Norfolk to begin a rehab assignment Friday, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing rehab assignment Orioles 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 th...

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain timeline for return Manager 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.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hits off tee Mountcastle (wrist) hit off a tee Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Yet to resume swinging bat Mountcastle (wrist) has yet to resume swinging a bat, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Impact 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 on 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.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on IL with sprained wrist The Orioles placed Mountcastle on the 10-day injured list Monday with a sprained left wrist, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Absence continuing Sunday Mountcastle (wrist) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Mountcastle (wrist) isn't in the Orioles' lineup for Saturday's game against the Astros

Impact 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.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Mountcastle (wrist) isn't in the Orioles' lineup for Saturday's game against the Astros.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Friday Mountcastle (wrist) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Astros

Impact Mountcastle injured his wrist Thursday during a headfirst slide into second base and will get at least one day off to recover. Ryan O'Hearn will play first base in his place Friday.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Friday Mountcastle (wrist) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Astros

Impact 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.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with wrist injury Mountcastle exited Thursday's game against the Astros due to a sore wrist, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from Baltimore lineup Mountcastle is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in three in win Mountcastle went 3-for-5 with three RBI in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Rays.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in three in win Mountcastle went 3-for-5 with three RBI in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Rays.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Baltimore lineup Mountcastle is not in the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Rays, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Receiving afternoon off Mountcastle is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up four hits in twin bill Mountcastle 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.

Impact 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.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE