Ryan Mountcastle

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Ryan Mountcastle Hopeful To Return Soon

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (shoulder) was placed on the injured list on Wednesday, retroactive September 17. This is a tough blow to the O's roster that is heading towards the postseason. Luckily, Orioles' manager Brandon Hyde said on Saturday that he believes Mountcastle's injured list stint will be minimal. Mountcastle was able to take some batting practice on Saturday and field grounders as well. He won't be eligible to return until Wednesday, but will hopefully be back in the lineup soon. In the meantime, Ryan O'Hearn should continue seeing increased playing time at first base.

Sep 23 · Source via Orioles Ryan Mountcastle

Ryan Mountcastle Goes On Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles placed first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with left-shoulder soreness and recalled outfielder Ryan McKenna from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. Mountcastle had missed the last seven games, so the injured-list move was backdated to Sunday, meaning he is eligible to return a week from Wednesday on Sept. 27 against the Washington Nationals. The 26-year-old will not be able to help fantasy managers much the rest of the way. Baltimore's primary concern is to have him back healthy for the start of the postseason. In the meantime, expect Ryan O'Hearn to see most of the starts at the cold corner for the O's.

Sep 20 · Source via Orioles Ryan Mountcastle

Ryan Mountcastle Remains Out Of The Lineup

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (shoulder) remains out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros. The 26-year-old will now miss his sixth game in a row due to left shoulder discomfort. The Orioles continue to list Mountcastle as day-to-day, so it seems he'll avoid a trip to the injured list. In his absence, Heston Kjerstad will serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth versus right-hander Hunter Brown on Tuesday. Fantasy managers will have to check back on Wednesday for another update on Mountcaste's status.

Sep 19 · Source via Orioles Ryan Mountcastle

Ryan Mountcastle Out With Shoulder Injury

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (shoulder) is not in the team's starting lineup on Friday as they face the visiting Tampa Bay Rays. The good news is that Mountcastle doesn't have any structural damage in his left shoulder and isn't expected to go on the injured list, but he'll miss his second straight game entering the weekend. Ryan O'Hearn is starting at first base and will hit cleanup for the O's, with rookie Heston Kjerstad making his big-league debut as the designated hitter while batting seventh against Rays right-hander Zach Eflin. In his fourth season with Baltimore, Mountcastle is slashing .269/.327/.453 with 18 home runs, 20 doubles, a triple, 67 RBI, three stolen bases and 63 runs scored in 111 games.

Sep 15 · Source via Orioles Ryan Mountcastle

Ryan Mountcastle Feeling Better, Could Pinch-Hit Thursday

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde says that first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (shoulder) is not an "injured list candidate" after an MRI revealed no damage on his left shoulder. Better yet, the 26-year-old could even be available off the bench for Thursday's divisional clash with the Tampa Bay Rays, per Hyde. Mountcastle had a sluggish start to the year before heating up in a big way post-All-Star break, but he's back to slumping again. The slugger is hitting .177 (6-for-34) with no extra-base hits in his last 10 games. With Mountcastle just day-to-day, there seems to be a good chance he's back in the fold for Saturday's action.

Sep 14 · Source via Orioles Ryan Mountcastle

Ryan Mountcastle Absent On Thursday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (shoulder) is not in the starting lineup Thursday versus the Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Aaron Civale. The 26-year-old left Wednesday's contest against the Cardinals early and there was some concern about the ailment following the contest as he went for imaging. Losing Mountcastle for a lengthy period would be a notable blow for the playoff-bound Orioles as he has hit .269 with 18 home runs and a .780 OPS on the season while he has hit .324 with a .900 OPS and 151 wRC+ since the All-Star break. Ryan O'Hearn will see reps versus right-handed pitching at first base while Anthony Santander could slide into that spot versus southpaws.

Sep 14 · Source via Orioles Ryan Mountcastle

Ryan Mountcastle Being Evaluated For Shoulder Issue, Heston Kjerstad Promotion Possible

Ryan Mountcastle departed this evening’s loss to the Cardinals. He was injured during his first inning at-bat and removed from the game when his turn in the order came around two innings later. The O’s announced that he’d experienced left shoulder discomfort. While Mountcastle is day-to-day at the moment, the O’s could turn to a…

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Ryan Mountcastle Going For Imaging Thursday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (shoulder) said his left shoulder is feeling "not great" after leaving the game on Wednesday early against the St. Louis Cardinals, and there is some concern about his injury. He's hopeful that it will feel better on Thursday, but he'll undergo imaging tests to make sure after feeling a pop on a swing in the first inning. It doesn't sound great, and it's likely why the Orioles are calling up first base prospect Heston Kjerstad to the big-league roster. We'll have a better timetable on Mountcastle after the results of his imaging come back, but this sounds like an injury that could potentially end the 26-year-old's season. Mountcastle came into Wednesday's contest hitting .269/.325/.453 with 18 home runs, 67 RBI, three steals and 63 runs scored in his 413 at-bats in 2023.

Sep 14 · Source via Orioles Ryan Mountcastle

Ryan Mountcastle Injured Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (shoulder) left Wednesday's game early against the St. Louis Cardinals with left-shoulder discomfort in the third inning. He was replaced by pinch-hitter Ramon Urias. Before leaving the contest, Mountcastle walked in his only plate appearance. The 26-year-old's injury didn't look very serious, so fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day heading into Thursday's series opener against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays. Mountcastle entered Wednesday's game hitting .269/.325/.453 with 18 home runs, 20 doubles, a triple, 67 RBI, three stolen bases and 63 runs scored in 110 games in his fourth big-league season. Considering he hit 33 bombs in his first full season in 2021, Mountcastle has been somewhat of a disappointment for the first-place O's.

Sep 13 · Source via Orioles Ryan Mountcastle

Ryan Mountcastle Remains Out On Saturday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (illness) remains out of Saturday's starting lineup against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This marks the second game in a row that Mountcastle has missed due to an illness. In his absence, Ryan O'Hearn will cover first base and bat cleanup versus right-hander Slade Cecconi on Saturday. O'Hearn doesn't offer much upside with the bat, so he won't be a great streaming option for Saturday's slate. Fantasy managers should consider Mountcastle as day-to-day right now.

Sep 2 · Source via Orioles Ryan Mountcastle

Ryan Mountcastle Picking Up Steam, Homers In Win

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Houston Astros. The 26-year-old mashed a seventh-inning two-run tater to continue his recent hot streak. Mountcastle has looked like a different player in 24 games since returning from a month-long vertigo bout on July 9, hitting a potent .408 (29-for-71) with four homers, seven doubles, and 14 RBI. The slugger returned from the All-Star break with Statcast's largest discrepancy in SLG and xSLG, and it appears some positive regression may finally be coming into fruition. Fantasy managers should keep riding the wave with Mountcastle, and Cedric Mullins' (groin) eventual return to the mix should further enhance his value.

Aug 10 · Source via Orioles Ryan Mountcastle

Ryan Mountcastle Stays Hot, Plates Three Monday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle continued to hit well in Monday's 4-2 win over the Blue Jays, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and three RBI. The 26-year-old has really picked things up at the plate since returning from the injured list with vertigo, batting .333 with two home runs and six RBI since the All-Star break. Mountcastle has been a solid fantasy contributor over the past couple of seasons, so hopefully he can continue to produce for the final couple of months.

Aug 1 · Source via Orioles Ryan Mountcastle

Ryan Mountcastle Absent From Thursday's Lineup

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle is missing from Thursday's lineup against the Tampa Bay Rays. Ryan O'Hearn is DHing and cleaning up while Anthony Santander covers the cold corner and bats third for this one. Mountcastle's playing time has fluctuated lately, alternating starting appearances in each of Baltimore's seven games post-All-Star break. The 26-year-old might need top-prospect Colton Cowser's 3-for-27 slump to prolong for him to regain more consistent playing time. Mountcastle is slashing a career-low .234/.269/.426 with 11 home runs, 41 RBI, and two stolen bases in 256 at-bats this season, making him a bit of a fringe hold in shallow leagues at the moment.

Jul 20 · Source via Orioles Ryan Mountcastle

Orioles Reinstate Ryan Mountcastle From Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles reinstated infielder Ryan Mountcastle (illness) from the 10-day injured list on Sunday and optioned left-hander Bruce Zimmermann to Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. Mountcastle isn't playing in the first-half finale on Sunday against the Minnesota Twins, but he's back with the big-league club after missing extended time due to vertigo. The 26-year-old's condition helps explain why he hit just .227 (55-for-242) in the first half of the season, but he also managed 11 home runs, 39 RBI and 34 runs scored in 60 games played. He hit .300 in his final 12 minor-league rehab games with Norfolk, and hopefully he'll be able to turn things around in the second half of the season as a regular for the Orioles.

Jul 9 · Source via Orioles Ryan Mountcastle

Ryan Mountcastle Playing But Struggling At Triple-A

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (vertigo) is batting .209 with one home run, five RBI, and four walks in his rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk. The 26-year-old has been on the injured list prior to June 13's game, with the move retroactive to June 10. While he has been playing at Triple-A, it remains to be seen when he could rejoin the O's, as vertigo is not as clear as a condition to manage or recover from compared to a bone or muscle injury. Mountcastle hadn't hit for average but was hitting for power with the O's, slashing .227/.264/.421 with 11 HR and 39 RBI in 261 plate appearances. He is worth hanging onto for fantasy managers with IL spots in their leagues.

Jul 5 · Source via Orioles Ryan Mountcastle

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