Mountcastle went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 3-1 loss to Boston.

EDGE Analysis

Mountcastle spoiled Boston's shutout bid with a leadoff home run in the ninth inning off Hansel Robles. It was his second long ball of the year and first since April 9. The 25-year-old is sporting a disappointing .618 OPS with three extra-base hits through 76 plate appearances.

Mountcastle (neck) will start at first base Friday against the Red Sox, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Orioles have yet to release their full lineup for Friday, but Mountcastle will be included after sitting out the past two games with neck stiffness. The 25-year-old has endured some offensive struggles early in 2022 and has a .232/.264/.290 slash line with one home run, seven RBI, six runs and a stolen base in 72 plate appearances.

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said he expects Mountcastle (neck) to return to the lineup Friday against the Red Sox, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

A stiff neck is keeping Mountcastle out of the lineup for Thursday's series finale against the Yankees, but the 25-year-old is reportedly showing improvement after missing Wednesday's 5-2 loss due to the issue. The Orioles will presumably wait and see how Mountcastle is feeling early Friday before determining whether he'll re-enter the lineup for the series opener with Boston.

Mountcastle (neck) remains on the bench Thursday against the Yankees, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mountcastle was scratched Wednesday with a stiff neck and will sit for at least one more game. Cedric Mullins will rest his legs as the designated hitter while Trey Mancini starts at first base.

Mountcastle was scratched form Wednesday's lineup against the Yankees with neck stiffness but could be available off the bench, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mountcastle was originally penciled in at designated hitter, but the neck issue will prevent him from starting Wednesday. The injury doesn't appear to be a serious concern since he may be available off the bench, so the 24-year-old could be back in the lineup within a day or two.

Mountcastle was scratched from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees for an undisclosed reason, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's not clear whether Mountcastle is dealing with an injury, but he'll be excluded from the lineup after initially being listed as the designated hitter. Anthony Santander will now serve as the DH while Ryan McKenna enters the lineup in right field.

Mountcastle went 2-for-5 with three RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 5-4 win against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Mountcastle singled home a run and stole second in the first inning and came up clutch in the seventh with a two-run single that got the score to it's eventual final. Don't expect more activity on the bases as the 25-year-old swiped only four bags in 144 games last season while the three RBI matched Mountcastle's total coming into Saturday.

Mountcastle went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and a run in Saturday's loss to the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

Mountcastle opened the scoring for his team in the third inning, crushing a first-pitch slider from Drew Rasmussen over the fence for his first homer of the year, driving in his teammate Jorge Mateo in the process. He later added a single in the eighth inning to produce his first multi-hit contest of the campaign. Although the Orioles are unlikely to challenge for a playoff spot this season, Mountcastle is coming off of strong 2021 campaign where he batted .255 with 33 homers and 89 RBI and he'll look to replicate his success in 2022.

Mountcastle went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's 3-2 win over the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Mountcastle is in fine form in spring training, going 7-for-20 with two home runs, a double, four RBI and four runs scored through eight games. He's seen time at first base and left field in his two MLB seasons, though he's expected to get the majority of his playing time at first base going forward. Mountcastle and Trey Mancini may alternate at designated hitter as well, but both should be expected to play nearly every day. Mountcastle emerged as a solid power bat with 33 home runs, 89 RBI, 77 runs scored, four stolen bases and a .255/.309/.487 slash line in 144 contests in 2021.

Mountcastle went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run Thursday against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Mountcastle took Nick Pivetta yard in the third inning to record his 33rd home run of the season. He now has three homers in his last seven starts, also driving in six and scoring four runs in that span. Mountcastle is now hitting .257/.312/.494 with a .238 ISO across 574 plate appearances on the campaign.