Ryan Mountcastle - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Suffers setback in rehab The Orioles announced that Mountcastle (foot) suffered a "significant" oblique strain while warming up for his first rehab game and will now be out a couple of more months, Jake Ri...

Impact Mountcastle, who has not played since April 11, will miss even more time after straining his oblique prior to his first rehab game. Orioles general manager Mike Elias said they "can't expect him back anytime soon." The 29-year-old is now unlikely to play again this season after registering just eight games played from late March to early April.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab assignment delayed Mountcastle (foot) is not starting a rehab assignment Tuesday night as initially planned and he is now being reevaluated, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Mountcastle was supposed to start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk Tuesday after having progressed through his recovery from a left foot fracture at a steady rate. He suffered the injury in the middle of April, and has been eyeing an early August return. The exact details of why the 29-year-old is being reevaluated are yet to be made clear, so it is unknown how much of a delay there will be to his return.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for rehab assignment Mountcastle (foot) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Mountcastle has been steadily progressing in his recovery from a left foot fracture that he sustained in mid-April, and he's ready to take the next step by embarking on a rehab assignment. He'll likely need to play in a few minor-league games before being cleared to return, but he is tracking toward being back with the Orioles by early-to-mid August.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Gets in some running Mountcastle (foot) did some running Saturday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Mountcastle has been out of action since April 11 due to a fractured left foot. He is currently on the 60-day IL, and though he's now eligible to return, the 29-year-old isn't expected to be activated until late June or early July. Given that he's now back to running, it sounds like Mountcastle is progressing well toward that timeline.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Targeting late-June return General manager Mike Elias said Friday that Mountcastle is expected to return sometime in late June or July, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Mountcastle landed on the 60-day injured list April 13 after suffering a fracture in his left foot, so the earliest he could return would be June 12. However, it appears the Orioles expect him to need a few weeks more than a minimum stint. A more precise timeline will likely emerge once he starts to ramp up his activity.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 60-day IL The Orioles placed Mountcastle (foot) on the 60-day injured list Monday.

Impact Mountcastle was diagnosed with a fractured fourth metacarpal in his left foot following his exit from Saturday's game against the Giants. His placement on the 60-day IL means the earliest he can return to major-league action is mid-to-late June, though it wouldn't be surprising to see Mountcastle on the shelf until the All-Star break in mid-July. With Mountcastle sidelined for an extended period of time, the Orioles acquired Christian Encarnacion-Strand from the Reds and assigned him to Triple-A Norfolk.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with foot fracture Orioles manager Craig Albernaz announced after Sunday's win against the Giants that Mountcastle has been diagnosed with a fractured fourth metacarpal in his left foot and will miss...

Impact The 29-year-old suffered the injury during Saturday's contest and is now poised to hit the injured list. It's literally a tough break for Mountcastle, who finally appeared to have a chance at increased playing time with Adley Rutschman (ankle) landing on the shelf Saturday.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Mountcastle (foot) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Mountcastle exited Saturday's 6-2 win due to left foot pain and had been scheduled to undergo an MRI on Sunday, so his absence from the lineup for the series finale was fully expected. The Orioles should have a better idea regarding whether or not Mountcastle will require a stint on the injured list once the results of his MRI are available.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Scheduled for MRI Mountcastle (foot) is slated to have an MRI on Sunday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Impact Mountcastle exited Saturday's contest against San Francisco after stumbling and diving as he approached second base on a double. He was immediately replaced by a pinch runner and exited the field with a trainer. Clarity about Mountcastle's injury and a timeline for his return to action could come as a result of Sunday's imaging.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with left foot injury Mountcastle, who was pulled from Saturday's game against the Giants after hitting a double in the second inning, is said to be dealing with left-foot pain, Jake Rill of MLB.com rep...

Impact Mountcastle was replaced on second base by Dylan Beavers after the former hurt himself on a stumble and dive toward second base on a double. It's not clear how serious Mountcastle's injury is, but he exited the field with a trainer by his side. Further information about his status should be forthcoming.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with apparent injury Mountcastle was removed from Saturday's matchup versus San Francisco after appearing to hurt himself while diving into second base on a hit, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Mountcastle got the start at DH on Saturday -- just his second start over Baltimore's past four games -- and doubled in his first at bat in the bottom of the second inning, However, he stumbled while running to second base and appeared to hurt himself while sliding into the bag. Mountcastle was subsequently removed, and Dylan Beavers entered as the pinch runner. Details about Mountcastle's injury should emerge during or after the contest.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Seeing scarce playing time Mountcastle is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Mountcastle has found playing time difficult to come by in the early going; he's started just once in the Orioles' first six games and has logged five plate appearances in total. With Samuel Basallo serving as the Orioles' primary designated hitter and offseason pickup Pete Alonso handling an everyday role at first base, Mountcastle likely won't have a path to steady at-bats unless either of the former two players misses time at some point.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Mountcastle (hand) is starting at designated hitter and batting cleanup Tuesday against the Tigers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Mountcastle missed almost a week with the hand issue but is back in the heart of the lineup Tuesday. He is hitting .296 with zero home runs, zero walks and six strikeouts in 29 plate appearances this spring. He has also been hit by a pitch twice.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Saturday Mountcastle said Friday that his right hand is "all good" and that he should return to the Grapefruit League lineup Saturday against the Pirates, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact The veteran first baseman departed Wednesday's contest after being hit by a pitch on the hand, but he quickly had X-Rays come back negative and should rejoin the lineup after a couple days off. Mountcastle was limited to 89 games last season due to a hamstring strain and struggled to a .653 OPS when available. He's looking like the odd man out of Baltimore's lineup in 2026 after the club signed Pete Alonso to take over at first base.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

X-rays on hand are negative Mountcastle is day-to-day after X-rays on his right hand came back negative, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Mountcastle was pulled from Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates when he was plunked by a pitch, but he's managed to avoid a fracture. The Orioles are idle Thursday, so he could be back in action as soon as Friday. Mountcastle is facing uncertain playing time this season, as he's down the Orioles' depth chart both at first base and designated hitter.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Exits after HBP Mountcastle was removed from Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates in the eighth inning after being hit in the right hand by a pitch, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.co...

Impact The severity of Mountcastle's injury isn't yet known, but the Orioles will presumably send him in for an X-ray to confirm whether he suffered a fracture. Though Mountcastle looked like a potential non-tender or trade candidate this offseason, he'll remain with the Orioles for 2026 after signing a one-year, $6.79 million deal to avoid arbitration. However, Mountcastle could struggle to find regular playing time after the Orioles brought in Pete Alonso on a massive long-term deal over the winter to take over as their everyday first baseman.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Secures deal for 2026 Mountcastle agreed to a one-year, $6.787 million contract with the Orioles on Thursday, avoiding arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. The deal includes a $7.5 millio...

Impact The 28-year-old's standing on Baltimore's roster is a bit murky following the offseason acquisitions of Pete Alonso and Taylor Ward, but Mountcastle still received a modest raise for 2026, plus the club option. The first baseman doesn't have a clear path to playing time after recording a career-low .653 OPS with just seven home runs in 89 games last season, so his name is likely to continue coming up in trade rumors.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Homers, drives in two Mountcastle went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, two total RBI and an additional run scored in Thursday's 6-5 win over Tampa Bay.

Impact Mountcastle got Baltimore on the board in the third inning with his seventh homer of the year, a two-out, opposite-field blast off Jesse Scholtens, before driving in a second run with another two-out base hit in the fifth. It's the first multi-hit game since Sep. 2 for Mountcastle -- he'd gone 8-for-51 (.157) in 13 contests coming into Thursday. Overall, he's slashing .253/.289/.372 with 35 RBI and 34 runs scored across 353 plate appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in win Mountcastle went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in Friday's 4-2 win over the Yankees.

Impact Mountcastle got the scoring started with a solo shot in the second inning before adding a sacrifice fly in the sixth. While the 28-year-old has hit safely in five of his past six contests, he's gone just 9-for-43 with two extra-base hits in September. For the year, he's slashing .256/.292/.372 with six home runs, 33 RBI, 32 runs scored and three steals across 336 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Overcomes finger issue Mountcastle (finger) will start at designated hitter and bat leadoff in Thursday's game versus the Yankees

Impact Per Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com, Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino revealed that Mountcastle has been dealing with a finger issue the last two days, though it's unclear whether that's the only reason he's been out of the lineup. The 28-year-old's start Thursday is just his third over the past eight tilts.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fading into reserve role Mountcastle is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Mountcastle is on the bench for the fourth time in five games and looks like he'll be limited to a part-time role down the stretch. Since returning from the injured list Aug. 8, Mountcastle has posted a .702 OPS, nearly 100 points above Coby Mayo's mark during that same stretch (.612 OPS). However, because Mayo is seen as a core building block for the Orioles, he'll continue to be prioritized as the team's everyday first baseman ahead of Mountcastle, who is entering his final year of arbitration in 2026 and could be a possible trade or non-tender candidate this offseason.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Role diminishing Mountcastle is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox.

Impact The 28-year-old is sitting for the fourth time in the past six contests, as Coby Mayo continues to operate as Baltimore's primary first baseman. Samuel Basallo and Tyler O'Neill have been picking up at-bats at designated hitter over the past week, which has pushed Mountcastle into more of a bench role. He hasn't helped his cause at the plate in September with a .194/.231/.222 slash line in nine games.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining on bench Sunday Mountcastle is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's the second straight game on the bench for Mountcastle, who has gone 2-for-19 with nine strikeouts in his past five contests. Coby Mayo is receiving another start at first base Sunday for Baltimore.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining on bench Sunday Mountcastle is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Mountcastle will take a seat Saturday after going 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Friday's series opener. Coby Mayo will start at first base and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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