Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle left Wednesday’s Grapefruit League game against the Pittsburgh Pirates after being hit on the right hand by a pitch.
The injury occurred during spring training action, part of the Orioles’ preparations for the upcoming regular season. Mountcastle was batting when a pitch ran inside and struck his right hand. He exited the game shortly afterward and did not continue.
Details on the severity of the injury, any imaging results, or the club’s initial diagnosis were not immediately available. The Orioles also did not provide a specific timetable for evaluation or indicate whether Mountcastle would miss additional spring training games. His removal from the contest was described only as a response to being hit on the hand by the pitch.
Mountcastle is a key part of Baltimore’s lineup and infield alignment, and any injury to his hand will be monitored closely by the team as the regular season approaches. Spring training contests like this Grapefruit League matchup against the Pirates are often used to fine-tune rosters and get everyday players regular at-bats, but they can also bring health concerns when players are struck by pitches or suffer other minor injuries.
The Grapefruit League game continued following Mountcastle’s departure, with the Orioles making an in-game adjustment to cover first base. No further information was made available at the time regarding his condition, possible testing, or follow-up evaluations. Additional updates are expected once the club has more clarity on Mountcastle’s status.
For now, the primary detail confirmed by the team is that Mountcastle was hit on his right hand by a pitch and left the game as a result. The Orioles, their medical staff, and fans will await further news as the organization assesses whether the incident will have any impact on his availability for the remainder of spring training or the start of the regular season.
