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.

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan Mountcastle joined some elite company in Sunday's 22-7 loss to the Blue Jays, going 2-for-5 with a single, a solo home run, and a strikeout. The third-inning bomb was Mountcastle's 28th HR of the season and tied Cal Ripken Jr.'s record for the most HR hit by an O's rookie. The 24-year-old has been a huge fantasy asset after some early-season struggles and is now slashing .264/.316/.498 with 79 RBI. He is pushing to win AL Rookie of the Year and has helped plenty of fantasy teams make the playoffs. If he has helped out to this point, there is no reason to stop playing Mountcastle in your fantasy lineups now.

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan Mountcastle stayed red-hot in Monday's 7-3 loss to the Blue Jays, going 2-for-3 with a single, a solo home run, two RBI, and a walk. Mountcastle's first-inning blast was his 25th of the season and his second in the last two games. The 24-year-old now has a .349/.386/.762 slash line for the month of August and should be in fantasy managers' lineups at all times heading into the fantasy playoffs.

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan Mountcastle stayed hot at the plate in Sunday's 12-8 loss to the Rays, going 4-for-5 with three singles and a solo home run. The third-inning shot was his 24th of the season. The 24-year-old has really picked things up in August, slashing .349/.386/.762 with seven HR and 14 RBI. He is a player that fantasy managers should have in their lineups at all times heading into the fantasy playoffs.

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan Mountcastle got in on the action in Thursday's 13-1 win over the Angels, going 2-for-4 with a single, a double, two RBI, a walk, and a strikeout. The 24-year-old has been a fantasy staple since his slow start to the season and is now slashing .264/.311/.493 with 23 home runs and 69 RBI. He is a player that fantasy managers should be able to rely on as they head towards the fantasy playoffs.

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan Mountcastle continued to hit in Tuesday's 14-8 loss to the Angels. Mountcastle went 2-for-5 with a pair of solo home runs and a strikeout. The 24-year-old is now slashing .264/.308/.495 with 23 HR and 67 RBI. He has really picked things up after a slow start to the season and is an everyday fantasy player despite the lineup he hits in.

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle hit a solo shot Wednesday, his only hit in four at-bats against the Tampa Bay Rays. It's his 20th home run of the season. Mountcastle now has an 11-game hit streak, and he's put up a .478/.480/1.043 slash line wih three homers in 23 August at-bats. The Orioles offense leaves plenty to be desired, but Mountcastle should have plenty of opportunities the rest of the way batting behind Cedric Mullins. Fantasy managers can count on steady power, even through the occasional cold streak.

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan Mountcastle went 1-for-3 with a double and a walk in Tuesday's 10-0 loss to the Rays. Mountcastle had been out of the lineup since August 8 with a concussion, so it was good to see him back and healthy. The 24-year-old has had a productive season at the plate, slashing .265/.310/.478 with 19 home runs and 63 RBI. He holds plenty of fantasy value in single-season leagues despite hitting in a poor offense.

The Baltimore Orioles have activated first baseman/outfielder Ryan Mountcastle (concussion) from the injured list on Tuesday, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. Mountcastle has been on the IL since August 8 with a concussion but is now cleared to play. He is having a productive year at the dish for the Orioles, slashing .264/.308/.477 with 19 HRs, 63 RBI, 49 runs, and four stolen bases. Mountcastle should continue supplying power for fantasy managers in every league now that he's back. In a corresponding move, the Orioles optioned outfielder Ryan McKenna.

Baltimore Orioles utility player Ryan Mountcastle (concussion) went through a full workout on Monday and is expected to return soon, Orioles reporter Roch Kubatko said. Mountcastle has been sidelined since August 6 when he was tagged in the head while trying to steal second base against the Tampa Bay Rays. The 24-year-old has been having a solid 2021 for Baltimore, hitting .264/.308/.477 with 19 home runs, 63 RBI, four stolen bases, and 49 runs scored on 97 hits in his second season at the MLB level.

Baltimore Orioles first baseman-outfielder Ryan Mountcastle is going on the concussion injured list, as expected, according to MLB.com. The Orioles recalled pitcher Alexander Wells on Sunday to replace him on the active roster. Mountcastle left Friday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays to begin the top of the third inning, a couple of innings after being tagged on the head trying to steal second. Mountcastle has had a solid second year for the Orioles, batting .264/.308/.477 with 19 home runs, 63 RBI, and 49 runs. He's a good power bat on any fantasy team and hopefully won't face an extended IL stint. Stay tuned for more updates on his condition.

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle left Friday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays to begin the top of the third inning, a couple of innings after being tagged on the head trying to steal second. He was replaced by Jorge Mateo, who shifted to third base. There is no word on his condition yet. Mountcastle has had a solid second year for the Orioles, batting .264/.308/.477 with 19 HRs, 63 RBI, and 49 runs. He's a good power bat on any fantasy team and hopefully, it's just a precautionary measure. Stay tuned.