With the exception of Manny Machado, the Orioles’ infield has provided inadequate offense so far this season. Both injuries and poor play have been factors.
The Orioles recently showed their willingness to make a big change when they demoted catcher Caleb Joseph to the minor leagues. So now it’s time to make another drastic move to help the infield: call up top prospect Ryan Mountcastle to play third base.
Position by position, the Orioles infield has underwhelming numbers so far this season.
In 48 games this season, second basemen are hitting .