Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle had a stellar night at the plate in Tuesday's 12-8 win over the Athletics. The 26-year-old went 3-for-4 with a single, a three-run home run, a grand slam, and nine RBI. The performance made him the third O's player with a nine-RBI game in the team's history. The pushed-back left-field wall at Camden Yards has not stopped Mountcastle so far this season, as he is slashing .289/.320/.711 with five HR and 18 RBI. He should continue to propel fantasy managers' teams while hitting in the middle of a high-powered lineup.

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (triceps) is back in the starting lineup on Monday against the Detroit Tigers and left-hander Tyler Alexander, serving as the designated hitter and batting third. Mountcastle was hit by a pitch on Saturday and missed Sunday's contest, but he's good to go on Monday. Jesus Aguilar is starting at first base and is hitting fifth on Monday. In 15 games in the month of September, Mountcastle has gone 13-for-53 (.245) with four home runs, 13 RBI and six runs scored. However, in his last seven games, he has just four hits in 22 at-bats with four strikeouts. Fantasy managers will be hoping that Mountcastle will get hot over the final couple weeks of the regular season.

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle took an old friend deep Tuesday night, knocking a solo shot off of former teammate Hunter Harvey in the fifth inning of a 4-3 victory over the Washington Nationals. It's his 22nd home run of the season. Mountcastle reached base four times in this game, going 2-for-3 at the plate with two walks. After a difficult few months, Mountcastle has rebounded with a .289/.360/.600 slash line with four homers in 50 September plate appearances. Fantasy managers are hoping he can finish strong, though this will go down as his least productive season to date.

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle is back at first base and is batting cleanup on Thursday against Los Angeles Angels right-hander Chase Silseth. Mountcastle missed the last two games due to a sinus issue, but fantasy managers need to get him back into their lineups in season-long leagues on Thursday. The 25-year-old is one of the better up-and-coming hitters in the big leagues, and he's slashing a strong .276/.314/.495 with an .809 OPS, 14 home runs, 40 RBI, 35 runs scored and three stolen bases in 293 plate appearances over 70 games in his third big-league season. Ryan McKenna will return to the bench with Mountcastle back in the lineup.

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (illness) is being held out of Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers. He is dealing with sinus problems, according to Orioles manager Brandon Hyde. Trey Mancini is getting the start at first base for the contest. Mountcastle has been hitting the ball well all season, compiling a .277/.315/.496 slash line to go along with 14 home runs, 40 RBI and 35 runs. He ranks in the 95th percentile in average exit velocity (93.1 mph) and in the 97th percentile in xBA (.316).

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan Mountcastle continued his offensive tear against the Toronto Blue Jays Wednesday, slugging two home runs and driving in three runs in four at-bats during a 7-6 defeat. Mountcastle now has four home runs in his last four games, and six in the month of June. He carries an impressive .286/.345/.776 slash line this month, and has homered 12 times with 27 runs scored and 33 RBI for the season. If his trend of improving month by month continues, some truly impressive numbers could be in the offing for fantasy managers.

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle had a big day at the plate in Monday's 10-0 rout of the Red Sox, going 4-for-5 with two singles, a double, and a solo home run. Mountcastle smashed a first-inning Rich Hill curveball over the Green Monster for his sixth HR of the season. The 25-year-old has not hit for as much pop as he did last season and is now slashing .268/.298/.412 with 20 RBI. Hopefully, this big game can help get his power swing going.

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (wrist) has been activated from the 10-day injured list. He will be slotting in at designated hitter and batting fifth in the team's matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. Mountcastle was on the shelf for the minimum 10 days due to a left wrist strain. The 25-year-old has appeared in 28 games so far this year and he's slashing .268/.299/.402 with four home runs, 16 RBI and 10 runs.

Baltimore Orioles infielder Ryan Mountcastle (wrist) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to May 11. This is not shocking news after Mountcastle has missed the last few games due to a left wrist strain. The 25-year-old is hitting .268/.299/.402 with four home runs this season. Fantasy managers should be patient with him through this injury. Tyler Nevin will cover first base and bat fifth versus lefty Eduardo Rodriguez on Friday. There isn't much upside in Nevin's bat, so fantasy managers can likely continue to avoid him.

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (wrist) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Mountcastle is considered day-to-day and will miss his second straight game due to a sore left wrist. Hopefully the 25-year-old slugger will be available over the weekend for his fantasy managers. Through his first 28 games this year, he's hitting .268/.299/.402 with four home runs, 16 RBI, 10 runs scored and two stolen bases in 117 plate appearances. Trey Mancini is starting at the cold corner and is hitting third on Thursday, while Tyler Nevin is in left field and is batting fifth against Cardinals left-hander Steven Matz.

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (wrist) has been scratched from Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. At the moment, the organization doesn't believe this injury will require a trip to the injured list. The hope is that Mountcastle can return to the lineup after a day or two. He's hitting 268/.299/.402 with four homers, 16 RBI this season. Fantasy managers should hold Mountcastle through this minor injury.

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (neck) is set to return to action for Friday's game against Rich Hill and the Boston Red Sox. Mountcastle missed each of the team's last two games due to neck stiffness. The 25-year-old is currently slashing .232/.264/.290 on the young season. He's managed just two extra-base hits, a double and a home run. Fantasy managers should expect better numbers ahead for Mountcastle as he has an xBA of .300 and an xSLG of .444.

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (neck) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the New York Yankees. Mountcastle was scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to neck stiffness and will get another day to rest. Trey Mancini will get the start at first base and hit third, while Cedric Mullins will serve as the designated hitter and bat leadoff against Yankees right-hander Jameson Taillon. Ryan McKenna is in center field and is batting seventh. Mountcastle is hitting .232 (16-for-69) with a homer, seven RBI, six runs scored and one stolen base in his first 17 games of the 2022 season. The 25-year-old's injury doesn't appear to be too serious, so fantasy managers should check back to see if he's in the lineup on Friday.

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (neck) was a late scratch from the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the New York Yankees. Initially, no reason was given for the scratch, but it was later revealed that Mountcastle was dealing with neck stiffness. According to Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports, Mountcastle could have been available off the bench for Wednesday's game. He didn't wind up making an appearance in the game, but this report from Kubatko indicates that Mountcastle isn't dealing with anything significant. We'll see if he's back in the lineup for the series finale against the Yankees on Thursday.

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle has been scratched from the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Jordan Montgomery and the New York Yankees. He was initially slotted in as the team's designated hitter, but Anthony Santander is now filling in at DH. No word has been given yet on the reasoning for Mountcastle being scratched. We should know more shortly so make sure to stay tuned.

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle is off to a slow start in 2022, slashing just .235/.278/.314 over 51 at-bats in his first 13 games of the season. Mountcastle has just one homer, one double, and three RBI so far this season. Despite the slow start, managers should not despair. In 2021, after a similarly slow start in which Mountcastle hit only five homers through May, he went on a tear when the calendar flipped to June. He belted 33 HR for the season, setting the Orioles' single-season rookie home run record. Overall, he slashed .255/.309/.487 with a .335 WOBA across 586 plate appearances. Managers may wish to target Mountcastle as a great buy-low option from frustrated and impatient league mates. His pedigree and 2021 performance suggest that this slow start won't last all season.

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle went 0-for-3 in his team's 8-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins in Grapefruit League action on Sunday. Despite Mountcastle's hitless afternoon, he is enjoying a solid spring, hitting .304 with two homers, four runs, and four RBI across 23 at-bats. The 25-year-old enjoyed a breakout season in 2021, hitting 33 homers and driving in 89 runs in 144 games played. Mountcastle will open the season as Baltimore's everyday first baseman and is a quality choice as a top-10 option at the position in fantasy drafts this year.

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan Mountcastle continued to put his power on display in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Red Sox, going 1-for-3 with a three-run home run, a walk, and two strikeouts. Mountcastle turned on a third-inning Nick Pivetta fastball, launching it into the O's bullpen to put them ahead. The 24-year-old has had quite the season after a very slow start, slashing .257/.312/.494 with 33 HR and 89 RBI. He has a chance to win Rookie of the Year and has definitely been a fantasy asset for those who stuck with him.

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan Mountcastle went yard again in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Red Sox, going 1-for-4 with a two-run HR and three strikeouts. The 24-year-old rookie destroyed a sixth-inning Chris Sale offering into the left-field seats to tie the game. Mountcastle has had a great season for the O's and fantasy managers, slashing .258/.311/.492 with 86 RBI. He could be in Rookie of the Year contention if he can finish the season strong.

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan Mountcastle went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and two strikeouts in Thursday's 3-2 extra-innings win over the Yankees. Mountcastle demolished a sixth-inning Jordan Montgomery pitch over the center-field wall for his 29th HR of the season. The 24-year-old now holds the O's record for most HR by a rookie. He has ended up being a fantasy contributor after a slow start to the season and owns a .261/.311/.496 slash line with 81 RBI. It looks like Mountcastle will definitely be a fantasy asset down the stretch for this season and potentially for many more to come.