Mountcastle went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's victory over Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Mountcastle blasted a home run off Shane Bieber to give the Orioles a 3-0 lead on their third solo shot of the game. The first baseman had been in a mini-slump during his prior six games, batting .100 (2-for-20) with zero extra-base hits, nine strikeouts and only one RBI.

Mountcastle went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Mountcastle provided a quick response to White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez's two-run blast in the top of the first inning. The homer was Mountcastle's fourth in his last 13 games, a span in which he's gone 11-for-51 (.216) with two doubles, 12 RBI and eight runs scored. The first baseman is up to a .248/.295/.433 slash line with 18 long balls, 64 RBI, 50 runs scored and four stolen bases through 107 contests, and he should continue to occupy a near-everyday role with a spot in the heart of the lineup.

Mountcastle went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and an additional run scored in Friday's 15-10 win over the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Mountcastle supplied his biggest hit in a five-run fourth inning for the Orioles. He also had an RBI single and a run as Baltimore tacked on five more runs in the fifth. Through 16 contests in August, Mountcastle has gone 14-for-63 (.222), though he's contributed three homers, 12 RBI and seven runs. The 25-year-old is slashing .250/.298/.434 with 17 long balls, 61 RBI, 49 runs scored and four stolen bases in 104 games overall.

Mountcastle went 1-for-3 with two walks, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Monday's 7-3 win over the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old continued his career dominance of Toronto as he took Yusei Kikuchi deep in the third inning. Since making his big-league debut in 2020, Mountcastle has an absurd .360/.420/.744 slash line over 32 games against the Jays with 14 homers and 28 RBI, and this season he's been even more dangerous against them, going 13-for-28 (.464) over seven games with four doubles and five of his 16 home runs on the year.

Mountcastle (hand) is starting Monday against the Blue Jays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mountcastle sat out Sunday's game against the Rays due to a left hand issue, but he'll start at first base and bat cleanup Monday. Over his last five games, he's gone 5-for-19 with a homer, two doubles, three runs and three RBI.

Mountcastle (hand) isn't expected to be in the lineup Sunday against the Rays due to a left hand injury, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 24-year-old was struck by a pitch on the left hand during the ninth inning of Saturday's victory and is dealing with some soreness and swelling. It doesn't sound as though the injury is a serious concern, so Mountcastle should be considered day-to-day for the time being.

Mountcastle went 2-for-3 with a walk, a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Monday's 7-4 win over the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

His third-inning blast off Yusei Kikuchi was one of four Baltimore homers on the night, and it snapped a 26-game drought for Mountcastle. The 25-year-old has a woeful .170/.225/.210 slash line during that power outage, but a series against Toronto might be just what he needs to get back on track -- after Monday's performance, Mountcastle carries a career 1.131 OPS against the Jays with 13 homers and 25 RBI in 30 games.

Mountcastle (undisclosed) is starting at first base and batting sixth in Sunday's game against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde withheld Mountcastle from the lineup for Saturday's 8-2 loss due to the 25-year-old being "banged up," but Mountcastle evidently feels well enough to return to the field Saturday. Since the All-Star break, Mountcastle has started in eight games while going 2-for-31 (.065 average).

Manager Brandon Hyde said that Mountcastle isn't starting Saturday against the Reds since the first baseman is "banged up," Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hyde didn't elaborate much on the nature of Mountcastle's injury, only saying that the 25-year-old is dealing with "bumps and bruises." However, Hyde hopes that Mountcastle will be available off the bench Saturday, so it doesn't seem like the issue is particularly serious.

Mountcastle isn't starting Saturday against the Reds, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mountcastle has hit just .065 with three RBI and a run over eight games since the All-Star break, and he'll have a chance to reset Saturday. Trey Mancini is shifting to first base while Terrin Vavra serves as the designated hitter.