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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

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

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