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Should Orioles give Mountcastle a try in the outfield? | MAILBAG

Question: Ryan Mountcastle has never batted below .250 in each of his MLB seasons. He is one of five Orioles who has a MLB career average of .250-plus. He has played left field in both the minors and majors. Why…

By Rich Dubroff · Baltimore Baseball

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 9:30 AM

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Writer Rich Dubroff doubts the Orioles will exercise Ryan Mountcastle's $7.5 million contract option for 2027.
Dubroff argues spending $7.5 million on Mountcastle as an outfield experiment is not a wise investment.
The Orioles must decide on Mountcastle's 2027 option within five days following the World Series.

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In a BaltimoreBaseball.com mailbag, writer Rich Dubroff addresses whether the Baltimore Orioles should decline or exercise Ryan Mountcastle's $7.5 million contract option for 2027 to try him in the outfield. Dubroff doubts the team will exercise the option, arguing it would be unwise to spend that amount hoping Mountcastle can play the outfield after not appearing there since 2021.

Dubroff notes Mountcastle was limited to just eight games this season and 89 games in 2025. He expects the Orioles to explore other outfield options while Mountcastle likely continues his career elsewhere, unless both sides agree to a reduced salary.

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