Orioles' Ryan Mountcastle Avoids Serious Injury

X-rays show no fracture in right hand after hit-by-pitch

Mar. 12, 2026 at 1:14am

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Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle was hit by a pitch on his right hand during a game, but X-rays have revealed no fracture. Mountcastle is considered day-to-day as the team evaluates the injury.

Why it matters

Mountcastle is a key offensive contributor for the Orioles, so any extended absence due to injury would be a significant blow to the team's lineup. The Orioles are hoping this is just a minor setback and that Mountcastle can return to the field soon.

The details

Mountcastle was hit by a pitch on his right hand during the game. The team immediately sent him for X-rays, which came back negative, showing no fracture. Mountcastle will be evaluated further, but the initial diagnosis is that he is day-to-day with a bruised hand.

  • Mountcastle was hit by the pitch during the game on March 11, 2026.

The players

Ryan Mountcastle

A first baseman for the Baltimore Orioles who is a key offensive contributor for the team.

Baltimore Orioles

A professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland that plays in the American League East division of Major League Baseball.

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What they’re saying

“We're relieved the X-rays came back negative on Ryan's hand. It was a scary moment, but it looks like he avoided a serious injury.”

— Brandon Hyde, Manager, Baltimore Orioles

What’s next

The Orioles will continue to monitor Mountcastle's progress and provide updates on his status in the coming days. If the injury is minor, he could potentially return to the lineup within a few days.

The takeaway

This is good news for the Orioles, who can ill afford to lose Mountcastle's bat in the middle of their lineup. The team will be cautious with his recovery, but the initial indications are that he avoided a serious injury and could be back on the field soon.