Even though the changes at Camden Yards figured to help him, Mountcastle is again looking like someone in need of a trade, It might be best for everyone, since it could open room for Coby Mayo once Mayo gets hot in Triple-A. Mountcastle should be a perfectly fine major league regular, but the Orioles believe they have options just as good or better than him versus righties.

Mountcastle has been hitting the ball well this season with the best exit velocities he’s ever had, but this is his first home run of the season. He plays most games for Baltimore, but is not an everyday player and hits near the bottom of the lineup, so he might need a trade to put together shallow league fantasy value.

It was a nice outing for Mountcastle, who has been on the bench for a few games against right-handed pitchers lately despite slashing .324/.342/.441 on the season. Mountcastle has also posted a significantly faster bat speed so far in the 2025 season and has already hit the two hardest balls of his career. Trade rumors are circulating the 28-year-old and perhaps he would be better served by being moved to a place where he could play every day, but he could be in for a strong season if he remains healthy.