Ryan Mountcastle activated by Orioles, who release reliever Craig Kimbrel

Injured Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle warms up before a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Denver.

Injured Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle warms up before a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)


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NEW YORK — First baseman Ryan Mountcastle has been activated by the Baltimore Orioles from the 10-day injured list after missing a month because of a sprained left wrist. Baltimore also released reliever Craig Kimbrel before a series opener at the New York Yankees and optioned outfielder Eloy Jiménez to Triple-A Norfolk. Mountcastle hurt his wrist diving into second base during a game against Houston on Aug. 22. He is hitting .265 with 13 homers and 61 RBIs.

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