Ryan Mountcastle Avoids Fracture After Being Hit by Pitch

Ryan Mountcastle is considered day-to-day after X-rays on his right hand returned negative for a fracture. He was removed from Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates after being hit by a pitch. With the Orioles idle on Thursday, he could return to action as early as Friday. Mountcastle faces uncertain playing time this season as he competes for depth chart positioning at first base and designated hitter.