"Orioles first baseman/designated hitter Ryan Mountcastle was lifted from the eighth inning of today's Grapefruit League contest after being plunked on the right hand, but the team has already announced that initial x-rays came back negative. Mountcastle will presumably be considered day-to-day for the time being."
"A fracture or any sort of notable injury would only have piled on to what's been an injury-marred camp for the Orioles this spring in Sarasota. Baltimore has already lost Jordan Westburg (partial UCL tear), Jackson Holliday (hamate fracture) and Andrew Kittredge (shoulder inflammation)."
"The O's shopped Mountcastle throughout the offseason and have continued to discuss him during spring trade scenarios. The injuries elsewhere on the roster perhaps make a Mountcastle trade a bit less likely, but an injury of his own would have all but eliminated the possibility. With today's clean bill of health, it seems like an eventual move could at least plausibly be on the table."
Ryan Mountcastle was struck on the right hand during a Grapefruit League game and removed from play, though x-rays revealed no fracture or significant injury. The Orioles have experienced a challenging spring training with injuries to Jordan Westburg, Jackson Holliday, and Andrew Kittredge. Mountcastle's role has shifted following Pete Alonso's offseason signing, positioning him for DH opportunities and occasional first base duty. The team tendered Mountcastle a one-year, $6.72 million contract with a 2027 club option. The Orioles explored trading Mountcastle during the offseason and continue evaluating trade scenarios. His clean health status keeps a potential trade possibility viable, though roster injuries elsewhere may reduce urgency.
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