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Ryan Mountcastle

BAL First Baseman #6

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Ryan Mountcastle clobbered two homers and tallied four RBI on Tuesday, leading the Orioles to a one-sided victory over the Blue Jays.

Mountcastle projects as one of the primary beneficiaries of the Orioles making hitter-friendly alterations to the left-field wall at Camden Yards. We’re not forecasting a massive power spike, but a return to the 20-homer mark seems much more attainable than it did during Baltimore’s dreaded “Walltimore” era.
Colton Cowser

BAL Left Fielder #17

Colton Cowser went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles on Tuesday, raising his spring average to .400.

It feels strange to imply that Cower might be underrated from a fantasy standpoint after finishing second last year in AL Rookie of the Year balloting. The 24-year-old outfielder has been tearing the cover off the ball this spring and it doesn’t feel unrealistic to forecast him for 20-plus homers along with double-digit stolen bases, especially with Baltimore making hitter-friendly chances in left field. He feels like an excellent value as a borderline top-40 outfielder in most fantasy drafts.
Cade Povich

BAL Starting Pitcher #37

Cade Povich recorded six strikeouts over five scoreless innings on Tuesday against the Blue Jays.

Povich laid any doubts to rest in his likely penultimate spring outing, scattering three walks over five hitless frames against a fully-loaded Toronto lineup featuring their complete assortment of big leaguers. He’s a strong bet to break camp in Baltimore’s starting rotation, especially after this latest performance. The 24-year-old lefty figures to go undrafted in most leagues, but he’s worth keeping on fantasy manager’s radar screens as a potential early-season steaming option.
Chayce McDermott

BAL Starting Pitcher #59

Chayce McDermott (lat) threw a bullpen session on Tuesday.

McDermott’s strikeout upside makes him one of the more intriguing pitching prospects in Baltimore’s system, but he’s been dealing with persistent shoulder issues since last August. He’ll need some time in the upper minors to continue building up his strength and stamina before he’s an option for the Orioles’ injury-depleted starting rotation mix.
Gunnar Henderson

BAL Shortstop #2

Gunnar Henderson (intercostal) took batting practice on Tuesday.

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde told reporters he’s “hopeful, but not sure” whether Henderson will be ready for next week’s season-opener as he continues to work his way back from last month’s mild right intercostal strain. The 23-year-old fantasy superstar has occasionally slipped to the back-half of the first round in recent fantasy drafts, but there’s zero reason to believe he’s facing any sort of lengthy absence, even if he’s not ready for Opening Day.
Grayson Rodriguez

BAL Starting Pitcher #30

Grayson Rodriguez (elbow) resumed flat-ground throwing on Tuesday.

It’s a positive sign that Rodriguez was able to resume throwing from a distance of 75 feet without any symptoms after being shut down last week with right elbow inflammation. He should progress to throwing bullpen sessions in the near future. The 25-year-old right-hander will require several weeks to build up his arm strength and stamina, but he should be ready to make his season debut before the end of April, barring any setbacks.
Samuel Basallo

BAL Catcher #72

Orioles reassigned C Samuel Basallo, OF Daz Cameron, INF/OF Nick Gordon, RHP Corbin Martin, RHP Levi Stoudt and RHP Thaddeus Ward to minor league camp.

One of the top prospects in the fantasy landscape, it feels like only a matter of time before Basallo is mashing at the highest level. The 20-year-old prodigy made it all the way to Triple-A last year and boasts top-of-the-scale raw power potential. He’s unlikely to retain catcher eligibility long-term, but he’ll make enough loud contact to be an impact fantasy contributor regardless of his defensive home.
Coby Mayo

BAL Third Baseman #16

Orioles optioned 3B Coby Mayo to Triple-A Norfolk.

And so ends Mayo’s quest to make Baltimore’s Opening Day roster. The 23-year-old top prospect started the spring slowly but had gone 7-for-19 (.368) over his last eight games before being hit in the hand by a pitch on Monday. There isn’t a clear path to at-bats in the majors given the Orioles’ corner-infield logjam with Jordan Westburg, Ryan Mountcastle, Heston Kjerstad and Ryan O’Hearn all fighting for time. Mayo will head to Triple-A to start the season and may need an injury or a trade in order to get regular big-league playing time.
Daz Cameron

BAL Right Fielder #28

Daz Cameron went 3-for-5 with a double and three runs scored in the Orioles’ 12-3 rout of a Red Sox split-squad on Monday.

It’s funny that the Red Sox’s ‘B’ squad went out and beat Spencer Strider and company 2-1 today, while the team manned entirely by regulars and with Tanner Houck pitching was humiliated by Orioles minor leaguers. Cameron’s three hits gave him a .355/.400/.455 line this spring. He’s already cleared waivers this spring, so the Orioles will make him part of their Triple-A outfield.
Coby Mayo

BAL Third Baseman #16

Coby Mayo is day-to-day with a right hand contusion.

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde told reporters Mayo is OK and will be re-evaluated on Tuesday. He appears to have dodged serious injury after being hit by a pitch on the right hand/wrist area by a 96-mph heater during Monday’s spring contest. The 23-year-old top prospect is likely ticketed for Triple-A Norfolk at the outset of the year, but he projects as a power plus counting stats fantasy contributor once he gets another shot in the big leagues.