James McCann DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Baltimore Orioles catcher James McCann went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and three total RBI on Tuesday as the O's beat the New York Mets 9-5. Serving primarily as the team's backup catcher, McCann has had an up-and-down season in 2024 after dealing with multiple injuries (left ankle and oblique sprains). In 53 games (168 at-bats), he is slashing .226/.277/.339 with four homers and 19 RBI. At this point in the season, McCann does not have much fantasy value -; he may only possibly serve as a streamer in deep leagues.

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde (nose) said that the team suspects that catcher James McCann (nose) suffered a broken nose in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Monday against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays. McCann is going for a CT scan. The 34-year-old backup catcher was hit in the face by a pitch from right-hander Yariel Rodriguez in the first inning on Monday and was bleeding quite a bit from his nose. He surprisingly stayed in for the entire game and finished the contest 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored. However, if his CT scan confirms what the Orioles think, McCann will likely go on the 10-day injured list. If McCann goes on the IL, the O's could bring up Blake Hunt to serve as Adley Rutschman's backup. McCann entered the day with a .216 average (30-for-139) with just three homers and 14 RBI in 2024 in limited playing time.