Mountcastle went 2-for-3 with a grand slam and an additional run scored in Wednesday's Grapefruit League win over the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Mountcastle's fifth-inning blast made the difference for the Orioles in this contest. The 26-year-old is all but guaranteed to be the starter at first base this season, so spring games are more to get him back into the playing rhythm after the offseason. He's gone 5-for-15 (all extra-base hits) with seven RBI across six Grapefruit League games.

Mountcastle went 3-for-4 in a 5-4 win over the Blue Jays in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader.

EDGE Analysis

Mountcastle had a solid finish to 2022, slashing .279/.362/.441 with four home runs and 19 RBI from Sept. 1 onward. The 25-year-old's power took a downward turn, as his slugging percentage dropped from .487 in 2021 to .423 this season and his homer total dropped from 33 to 22 year-over-year. He should still be expected to serve as the Orioles' primary first baseman in 2023.

Mountcastle is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Blue Jays, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

After he was set to sit out Tuesday's matchup before it was rained out, Mountcastle will remain on the bench for Wednesday's matinee. Jesus Aguilar will take over at first base and bat fifth versus Toronto.

Mountcastle is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Blue Jays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mountcastle is hitting .263 with four runs and four RBI over the last 10 games. Jesus Aguilar draws a rare start at first base while Anthony Santander gets the nod at designated hitter.

Mountcastle went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 11-10 loss to the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Mountcastle has found a groove over the last week, going 8-for-21 (.381) across his last six games, though none of those hits have gone for extra bases. The 25-year-old is up to a .249/.302/.427 slash line through 135 contests while adding 22 home runs, 82 RBI, 59 runs scored and four stolen bases.

Mountcastle (triceps) is batting third as the designated hitter Monday versus the Tigers, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mountcastle appears to have recovered from the tricep contusion, which he suffered on a hit-by-pitch in Saturday's game. He figures to share playing time at first base and designated hitter with Jesus Aguilar going forward.

Mountcastle (tricep) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Blue Jays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mountcastle left Saturday's game with a left tricep contusion and he is still pretty sore, per Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Sun. Jesus Aguilar is starting at first base and hitting fifh.

Mountcastle was removed from Saturday's game against the Blue Jays due to a left elbow contusion, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mountcastle was hit by a pitch in the top of the second inning and remained in the game to run the bases, but he was replaced defensively in the bottom half of the frame. He underwent X-rays that came back negative, so he should be considered day-to-day for now.

Mountcastle went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and two walks in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

Mountcastle had a big day at the plate Tuesday, as he recorded two hits, including his 22nd homer of the season, a solo shot to right to tie the game at 3-3 in the fifth inning. The multi-hit effort was Mountcastle's fifth so far in September, and the homer his fouth of the month. He is slashing .247/.297/.436 on the season.

Mouncastle went 2-for-4 with a pair of two-run home runs in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

Mountcastle accounted for most of the damage versus Oakland starter Adam Oller, taking the visiting starter deep in the first and third innings. Over his last four games, Mountcastle has gone 6-for-15 (.400) with three long balls and six RBI. His hot start to September has put some distance between him and his late-August slump. For the year, he's slashing .248/.296/.440 with 21 long balls, 72 RBI, 55 runs scored, four stolen bases and 24 doubles in 117 contests.