RYAN MOUNTCASTLE NEWS

Remains out Tuesday Mountcastle (shoulder) isn't in the Orioles' lineup Tuesday against Houston, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Should avoid injured list Manager Brandon Hyde said Monday that Mountcastle (shoulder) is not a candidate to be placed on the injured list, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to sit Mountcastle (shoulder) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros.

Impact Mountcastle's injury will prevent him from starting a fifth straight game. He remains on the active roster for the time being, but it remains to be seen when he will return to the field.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again with sore shoulder Mountcastle (shoulder) remains out of the lineup Sunday versus the Rays.

Impact 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. He could return to action at some point during the Rays' upcoming three-game set at Houston, which begins Monday.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Mountcastle (shoulder) will sit for the third straight game Saturday against the Rays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with sore shoulder Mountcastle (shoulder) is out of the lineup again Friday against the Rays.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MRI clean Imaging on Mountcastle's left shoulder revealed no damage Thursday, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact 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. However, Mountcastle could see a slight drop in playing time down the stretch with the arrival of top-prospect Heston Kjerstad.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Thursday Mountcastle (shoulder) isn't in the Orioles' lineup Thursday against the Rays.

Impact Mountcastle had to make an early exit from Wednesday's contest after feeling his left shoulder pop during a swing in the first inning. He's slated to get an MRI on Thursday, at which point more details will be available, but the recent arrival of Heston Kjerstad from Triple-A Norfolk isn't an encouraging sign.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with shoulder discomfort Mountcastle was pulled from Wednesday's game against St. Louis due to left shoulder discomfort, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Impact Mountcastle was able to remain in Wednesday's game for two innings after tweaking his shoulder in the first inning. Luckily, the Orioles don't seem to be too concerned with Mountcastle's injury, so there's a good chance he returns to the lineup within a day or two.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Removed with injury Mountcastle was removed from Wednesday's game against the Cardinals with an apparent shoulder injury, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Mountcastle seemed to tweak his left shoulder during the first inning of Wednesday's game, but he remained in the game for two more innings before being pinch hit for by Ramon Urias. The Orioles should provide more information on Mountcastle's injury in the near future, but the fact he was able to play through it for a while is a good sign that the damage likely isn't too severe.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Tuesday Mountcastle is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Cardinals.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Sunday Mountcastle is out of the lineup Sunday against the Red Sox.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits in win Mountcastle went 3-for-5 with one RBI in Tuesday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the Angels.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Mountcastle isn't in the Orioles' lineup Saturday against the Diamondbacks, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep in win Mountcastle went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's win over the Rockies.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps surging with homer Mountcastle went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 12-1 win over the Athletics.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in loss Mountcastle went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Padres.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes yard Thursday Mountcastle went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Astros.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opens scoring Tuesday Mountcastle went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 7-6 loss to the Astros.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four hits in win Mountcastle went 4-for-4 with one RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's 6-1 victory over Toronto.

Impact 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 Baltimore.

AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On base four times Wednesday Mountcastle went 2-for-2 with two walks and a stolen base in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Blue Jays.

Impact The 26-year-old has reeled off three straight multi-hit performances against Toronto, and while he didn't deliver any extra-base hits this time, he did supplement his singles with his third steal of the season. Mountcastle is slashing .400/.462/.689 in 16 games since the All-Star break with seven doubles, two homers, eight RBI and 10 runs, and he's pushing his way back into a consistent starting spot even on an O's roster stuffed full of top prospects.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Torments Toronto once again Mountcastle 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.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in three runs Mountcastle went 2-for-3 with two doubles and three RBI in Monday's win over Toronto.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bows out of starting nine Mountcastle is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.

Impact 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.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stays warm with homer Mountcastle went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Yankees on Saturday.

Impact 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.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE