The Orioles activated first baseman Ryan Mountcastle from the 10-day injured record and optioned outfielder Ryan McKenna to Triple-A Norfolk, the staff introduced earlier than Wednesday evening’s recreation towards the visiting Washington Nationals.
Mountcastle was positioned on the injured record Sept. 20 with shoulder irritation. He had missed the earlier six video games due to harm following an early exit towards the St. Louis Cardinals on Sept. 13. Manager Brandon Hyde mentioned Mountcastle’s batting apply Tuesday went nicely, however the Orioles wished him to get one other day dealing with high-velocity pitches from the machine.
Mountcastle shouldn’t be within the lineup Wednesday evening however might be accessible off the bench. Hyde mentioned Mountcastle will begin Thursday towards Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale in hopes of getting “as many at-bats as possible” earlier than the common season ends Sunday.
Before being despatched to the injured record, Mountcastle was slashing .269/.327/.780 with 18 dwelling runs and 67 RBIs by means of 111 video games. In his final 50 video games, he’s slashing .324/.406/.494 with seven homers and 27 RBIs.
“The second half [of the season] what he’s done offensively for us, especially the defense he’s played at first base,” Hyde mentioned. “[Ryan O’Hearn] has done a great job at first for us also. We’re really lucky there to have two career first basemen. But [Mountcastle] gives us a presence at the plate and just a good hitter, especially these last few months.”
McKenna was recalled final week from Triple-A Norfolk to fill Mountcastle’s vacant roster spot.
“[He] does bring a lot,” Hyde mentioned. “[McKenna] brings plus defense in all three [outfield] spots. He’s a good base runner, takes good at-bats — especially against left-handed pitching. … And I know I’ve talked about it a million times, he’s an unbelievable team guy. … It’s never easy to option someone that’s like that, that’s valuable. When you get good, you sometimes have to option players that you don’t want to but that creates depth and anything can happen at any time.”
McKenna may very well be an possibility for the Orioles’ playoff roster, however he should spend not less than 10 days off the lively roster except he serves as an harm alternative.
Meanwhile, Hyde provided no updates on nearer Félix Bautista, who threw his first stay bullpen session towards a batter Tuesday since he partially tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his proper elbow one month in the past. The supervisor quipped reporters could be second to know, after his son, who’s equally within the standing of the Orioles’ right-handed All-Star.
Orioles to put on No. 5 patch for Brooks Robinson
Beginning Wednesday and for the rest of the season, the Orioles will put on a “5″ patch on their jerseys to commemorate the life and legacy of Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson, who died Tuesday on the age of 86.
Additionally, any followers who want to go to the Robinson statue inside Oriole Park might be in a position to take action between Wednesday and Sunday from 7 a.m. till 4 hours earlier than first pitch. Those visiting are requested to enter through Camden Street, the staff says.
The Orioles additionally added a black and orange No. 5 to the B&O Warehouse in proper area.
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