Baltimore Orioles address Ryan Mountcastle's injury setback
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 12:17 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz commented on Ryan Mountcastle's ongoing injury issues during a media session. Mountcastle has been sidelined for nearly the entire 2026 season after breaking his left foot earlier this year. Although he was set for a rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk, the team decided to reevaluate him instead. Albernaz noted that the first baseman is not fully healthy, raising doubts about his ability to contribute this season. The Orioles currently sit four games under.500 but remain in contention for an AL playoff spot, two games behind the final Wild Card position.
- •Ryan Mountcastle has only 14 at-bats in 2026 due to injury issues.
- •He suffered a broken left foot shortly into the season.
- •Mountcastle was pulled from a planned rehab assignment to be reevaluated.
- •The Orioles are currently four games under.500 with playoff hopes.
- •Mountcastle has a team option for next season worth $7.5 million.
- 12:17 AMYahoo Sports — Baltimore Orioles’ Craig Albernaz Comments on Disappointing Injury Situation
"The Orioles are still in the AL playoff picture.
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