RYAN MOUNTCASTLE NEWS

Hits 12th homer Mountcastle went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 3-2 win over the Phillies.

Impact 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.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Sunday Mountcastle is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.

Impact 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.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits down Thursday Mountcastle isn't starting Thursday against the Rays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact 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.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from lineup again Mountcastle is not in the lineup for Tuesday's tilt against the Dodgers, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Impact 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.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Sunday Mountcastle isn't in the Orioles' lineup Sunday against Miami

Impact 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.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from IL The Orioles reinstated Mountcastle (illness) from the 10-day injured list Sunday.

Impact 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.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for rehab assignment Mountcastle (illness) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Norfolk, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact 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.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes some throws Friday Mountcastle (illness) took some throws at first base pregame Friday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Impact 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.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 10-day IL with Vertigo Mountcastle was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to June 10, by the Orioles on Tuesday with vertigo, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Mountcastle will miss at least a week while he recovers from the illness. 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 the corresponding transaction.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Mountcastle (illness) is available off the bench Tuesday, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Mountcastle is missing a second straight start due to illness but is feeling much better. There would seem to be a good chance that he's back in the lineup Wednesday. As for Tuesday, Ryan O'Hearn is getting the call at first base.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Tuesday Mountcastle (illness) isn't in the Orioles' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Mountcastle's illness has kept him out since Friday and will sideline him for at least one more contest Tuesday. While Mouncastle continues to recover, Ryan O'Hearn will take over at first base, moving Gunnar Henderson into the DH spot and Ramon Urias in at third base, batting eighth.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Sunday Mountcastle (illness) is not in the starting lineup versus the Royals on Sunday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact 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.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Mountcastle (illness) remains sidelined Saturday against the Royals, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact 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.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Under the weather Mountcastle is not in Friday's lineup because he's under the weather, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Mountcastle will rest up for this one as he battles his illness. He should be ready to return to action sometime over the weekend. Anthony Santander is starting at first base Friday, with Ryan McKenna handling right field.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Battling illness Mountcastle is out of the Orioles' lineup Friday due to an illness, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Mountcastle tried to play through his illness Thursday against Milwaukee -- he went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts -- but will get Friday off as he recovers. Fantasy managers should consider Mountcastle day-to-day going forward.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Friday Mountcastle isn't starting Friday against the Royals, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports.

Impact Mountcastle has been in a cold spell at the plate recently, slashing .133/.188/.133 across the past seven days. His slump will cost him a start for the second time in the last three games, as Anthonty Santander will take over at first base for Mountcastle. Ryan McKenna will start in right field and bat ninth.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat against Brewers Mountcastle is not in the starting lineup versus Milwaukee on Wednesday.

Impact Mountcastle will sit for the second time in four games, and 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.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Friday Mountcastle is not in the starting lineup Friday at San Francisco.

Impact 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.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mashes 11th homer Moiuntcastle went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's 9-6 win over the Yankees.

Impact His solo shot off Nestor Cortes in the fourth inning got the Orioles on the board. Mountcastle has 11 homers on the season, including three in the last eight games, but after a hot start to May he's batting only .146 (6-for-41) over the last 11 contests.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues dominance over Jays Mountcastle went 1-for-3 with a walk and a three-run home run in Friday's 6-2 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact 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 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Home run, double off the bench Mountcastle went 2-for-2 with a double and a two-run homer in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Angels.

Impact 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/.483with nine home runs, 26 runs scored and 29 RBI through 183 plate appearances this season.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting breather Mountcastle is not in the Orioles' lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Angels, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Mountcastle is hitless in his last three games and in a 5-for-30 slide across his last eight contests, so he'll get a day off to regroup. Anthony Santander will play first base Tuesday.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers twice in win Mountcastle went 3-for-6 with a two home runs, a double, five RBI and three runs scored in Tuesday's 11-7 win over the Royals.

Impact Mountcastle kicked off the scoring for the Orioles with a two-run blast to left in the fourth. He followed that up with another two-run shot that traveled 433 feet over the center field wall. Mountcastle would then cap off his excellent day with an RBI double in the sixth. The 26-year-old is now 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.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE