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Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle exits after hand injury espn.com during Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates. The right-handed slugger left the contest espn.com after being struck by a pitch that grazed his right hand, prompting immediate medical attention. Manager Brandon Hyde confirmed Mountcastle’s status as day-to-day, though X-rays showed no fracture, leaving open the possibility of his return later this spring. Spring Training The Pirates’ bullpen logged 3.2 innings espn.com before relieving the session, with starter Mitch Keller allowing two earned runs espn.com on 58 pitches. Tampa Bay’s spring schedule espn.com remains fluid, with Saturday’s game against the Reds postponed espn.com due to inclement weather, rescheduling to Sunday. Mountcastle’s injury highlights the risks of early-season adjustments, as teams navigate roster decisions ahead of Opening Day.
"O's Mountcastle exits espn.com after taking pitch off hand" (ESPN