Ryan O'Hearn Expects to be Back to Normal on Monday
Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan O'Hearn (ankle) said his sore left ankle is feeling better on Sunday than it did on Saturday, but he'll remain out for the series finale on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels. O'Hearn expects to be back to normal on Monday, which means he should be back in the lineup for the series opener in Tampa against the division-rival Rays. Coby Mayo is making another start at first and will hit seventh on Sunday against Angels left-hander Yusei Kikuchi. O'Hearn injured his ankle in Friday's win over the Halos, but it doesn't appear to be an injury that will send him to the injured list. The lefty slugger is having the best year of his career in his third year in Baltimore, slashing .310/.391/.502 with an .893 OPS, 10 home runs, 27 RBI, 28 runs and three steals in 58 games. Fantasy managers hope this injury won't slow him down.
Ryan O'Hearn Launches Ninth Homer, Quietly Thriving in Baltimore's Lineup
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Ryan O'Hearn blasted his ninth home run of the season in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. The three-run shot traveled 405 feet at 106.1 mph and briefly gave the Orioles a 4-3 lead. O'Hearn finished 1-for-3 with a walk, extending his seven-game hit streak. The 31-year-old slugger has quietly been one of Baltimore's most consistent bats, slashing .340/.428/.558 over 156 at-bats. His expected batting average ranks in the 99th percentile at .329, and his .523 expected slugging percentage is a career high. Fantasy managers should continue to stream O'Hearn while he's swinging a hot bat.
Ryan O'Hearn Fills Up Stat Sheet in Victory Over Boston
Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Ryan O'Hearn was the team's main offensive standout in a 5-1 win over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. O'Hearn went 3-for-3 with a homer, a double, a walk, and an additional run scored in the contest. He took Red Sox right-hander Greg Weissert deep for a 396-foot solo shot in the sixth inning to highlight his afternoon. The 31-year-old posted above-average production in the previous two seasons but didn't enter the campaign with much fanfare. Nevertheless, O'Hearn has found another gear so far in 2025. O'Hearn has amassed 172 trips to the plate and slashed a prolific .329/.419/.537 with eight home runs and palatable strikeout and walk rates (16.3% and 11.6%, respectively). The lefty-swinging O'Hearn, who has done the lion's share of his damage this year against RHPs, will face St. Louis Cardinals righty Erick Fedde on Monday.
Baltimore Orioles DH Ryan O'Hearn added to his homer total in a 4-3 win over the New York Yankees on Monday. O'Hearn went 1-for-4 with a three-run blast to lead the way to the victory over New York. The veteran is off to a fast start in 2025, hitting .300 with five homers, 11 runs, 11 RBI, and one stolen base across 70 at-bats. O'Hearn is worth a look in deeper, AL-only fantasy formats as a potential reserve going forward.
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Ryan O'Hearn had a big night in a 6-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday. O'Hearn went 2-for-3 with a three-run homer to help propel Baltimore to the win in the series finale. His homer came in the third inning and gave the Orioles a 4-2 lead, which was all they would need to down Cleveland. O'Hearn is hitting .326 with three homers, eight runs, five RBI, and one steal across 46 at-bats. He is worth a starting spot in deeper fantasy leagues while he's going well at the plate.
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Ryan O'Hearn went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo homer in a 5-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday. O'Hearn took Arizona starter Zac Gallen deep in the first inning to kick off the scoring in the game, giving him his first home run of the season. The veteran is off to a solid start at the plate this season, hitting .308 with four runs and one RBI through 26 at-bats. That being said, O'Hearn is going to need to produce more power to be considered as a regular fixture in fantasy lineups moving forward.
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman and first baseman Ryan O'Hearn are not in the starting lineup on Saturday afternoon when they face the Kansas City Royals. Rutschman will receive a maintenance day as he has started in each of the first eight games of the regular season. During the start of the campaign, Rutschman has held a .258/.343/.484 line with one double and two round trippers. He will cede catching duties to Gary Sanchez this afternoon. O'Hearn has not tallied a hit in each of his past two contests and will leave the designated hitter spot open for Gunnar Henderson. Ramon Urias will enter the lineup and cover the hot corner as well. Fantasy managers should expect Rutschman to return to the lineup on Sunday, facing southpaw Kris Bubic. However, O'Hearn will likely continue to ride pine as he typically sits against left-handed pitching.
Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan O'Hearn is taking a seat on Monday as the team lines up against the Boston Red Sox and left-handed pitcher Sean Newcomb. The 31-year-old went 6-for-14 over the team's opening series against the Toronto Blue Jays, but he'll ride the pine as they square off against their first lefty in 2025. Ryan Mountcastle will take over at first base and bat fourth, while Heston Kjerstad will bat fifth at DH. O'Hearn has historically been worse against lefties, though it's worth noting that he hit .262 against southpaws in 2024 (42 at-bats), nearly matching the .264 he batted against right-handers.
The Baltimore Orioles are picking up designated hitter/first baseman Ryan O'Hearn's $7.5 million option for the 2025 season. O'Hearn finished the 2024 regular season strong at the plate and ultimately hit .264/.334/.427 with a .761 OPS, career-high 15 home runs, 59 RBI, three stolen bases and career-high 60 runs scored in 142 regular-season games in his second year in Baltimore. He has slashed .275/.329/.450 with an above-average .779 OPS, 29 home runs, 119 RBI, eight steals and 108 runs scored in 254 games in his two seasons with the O's and will remain a part of the organization as the team looks to make the postseason for the third straight year in 2025. The 31-year-old lefty swinger should remain a lineup regular for Baltimore next year against right-handed pitching.
Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan O'Hearn is back in the starting lineup as the designated hitter for Game 2 of the wild-card series on Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals and right-hander Seth Lugo at Camden Yards. O'Hearn did not make the start in Game 1 on Tuesday with a lefty on the mound, but he did appear as a pinch-hitter late in the game. The 31-year-old lefty swinger will now hope to do some damage in the six-hole in a must-win game for Baltimore. He could be a sneaky DFS play for Wednesday's action against a right-hander. O'Hearn hit .264 (106-for-401) against righties in 2024, including all 15 of his home runs. He finished September strong, too, going 8-for-20 (.400) with two home runs, a double and five RBI in the last six games of the regular season. With Adley Rutschman moving back to catcher, James McCann will open Wednesday's contest on the bench.
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