Orioles Place Ryan Mountcastle on 60-Day Injured List, Add Infield Depth
The flurry of moves signals Baltimore’s push to protect infield depth during a wave of early injuries.
Overview
- Mountcastle went to the 60-day injured list Monday with a broken fourth metatarsal in his left foot, and the team has not announced whether he will need surgery.
- The Orioles selected Weston Wilson’s contract from Triple-A Norfolk to cover both infield and outfield spots.
- Baltimore acquired Christian Encarnacion-Strand from the Reds for cash considerations and optioned him to Norfolk.
- Yaramil Hiraldo shifted from the 15-day to the 60-day injured list because of shoulder inflammation.
- The club also recalled right-hander Dean Kremer from Norfolk and optioned left-hander Cade Povich.