Harold Castro
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MLB Player Data
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Oct 13 2023The Rockies sent Castro outright to Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro slashed .252/.275/.314 with 31 RBI across 270 plate appearances with the Rockies in 2023, and he will remain in the organization after clearing waivers. Barring a significant turnaround, the 29-year-old infielder seems unlikely to have a significant role with Colorado in 2024.
Aug 20 2023Castro went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's 10-5 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro has seen limited playing time in August, with this being just his seventh game this month. He's gone 4-for-14 with four RBI in that span. The 29-year-old is slashing .267/.283/.332 with one home run, 29 RBI, 23 runs scored and 12 doubles through 241 plate appearances this season. With Brendan Rodgers heating up over the last week, Castro's best path to playing time at second base appears to be closing up.
Aug 2 2023Castro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old has filled the strong side of a platoon at second base for most of the season, but he'll likely transition into a utility role after Brendan Rodgers made his return from the 60-day injured list Monday. The lefty-hitting Castro is on the bench for a second straight day, even with the Padres bringing a right-hander (Nick Martinez) to the hill.
Jul 28 2023Castro is absent from the lineup Friday versus the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alan Trejo will start at second base and bat eighth. He and Castro continue to share a lefty-righty platoon at the keystone for Colorado.
Jul 25 2023Castro is not in the lineup Tuesday at Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in the Rockies' series-opening defeat of the Nationals on Monday, but Alan Trejo will get the nod at second base and bat eighth in Tuesday's tilt.
Jul 24 2023Updating a previous report, Castro will start at second base and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Nationals, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rockies released a lineup earlier Monday that didn't include Castro, but he'll end up re-entering the starting nine after all. Though he typically gives way to platoon mate Alan Trejo at the keystone when the Rockies oppose lefties like the Nationals' Patrick Corbin, Colorado will make room for both Castro and Trejo by deploying the latter at third base in place of a resting Ryan McMahon.
Jul 23 2023Castro is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Castro will retreat to the bench while southpaw Jesus Luzardo takes the hill for Miami. The Rockies will turn to Alan Trejo to fill in for Castro at second base.
Jul 8 2023Castro isn't in the Rockies' lineup Saturday against San Francisco, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro is 5-for-15 with an RBI and two runs scored through the first week of July, and he'll catch a breather Saturday. Alan Trejo will start at the keystone in Castro's place and bat seventh.
Jul 2 2023Castro went 3-for-3 with two runs scored in Sunday's 14-9 loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro had gone 12 games without a multi-hit effort, batting .250 (7-for-28) with a home run and four RBI in that span. He played well Sunday, twice coming home on sacrifice flies from Brenton Doyle. Castro is batting .281 with a .643 OPS, one home run, 22 RBI, 19 runs scored and eight doubles through 179 plate appearances this season. He's on the strong side of a platoon at second base, sharing the position with Coco Montes.
Jun 27 2023Castro isn't in the Rockies' lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Clayton Kershaw set to take the mound for Los Angeles, the left-handed bat of Castro will remain in the dugout to begin Tuesday's game. Coco Montes will start at second base and bat eighth.
Jun 25 2023Castro is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro will head to the bench for the fifth time in Colorado's past six games, with all but one of those absences coming against a left-handed starter. Coco Montes is starting at the keystone Sunday against Halos southpaw Tyler Anderson.
Jun 23 2023Castro isn't starting Friday against the Angels, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With left-hander Patrick Sandoval scheduled to pitch Friday for Los Angeles, Castro will remain on the bench to begin the game. Coco Montes will start at second base and bat seventh in Castro's absence.
Jun 21 2023Castro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Castro will step out of the lineup in the series finale while Cincinnati brings southpaw Andrew Abbott to the bump. Castro's platoon mate, Coco Montes, will pick up the start at second base Wednesday.
Jun 19 2023Castro is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With lefty Brandon Williamson on the bump for Cincinnati, the lefty-hitting Castro will take a seat for the series opener. Coco Montes will fill in at second base for Castro, who still appears to have a hold on a strong-side platoon role.
Jun 16 2023Castro is out of the lineup Friday against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Coco Montes will draw another start at second base with left-hander Jared Shuster on the mound for Atlanta. Castro also sat against a righty Thursday and may be at risk of losing more and more playing time. He's slashed just .263/.280/.314 through 144 plate appearances this year for Colorado.
Jun 12 2023Castro is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Castro will take a seat for the series opener with Boston bringing a southpaw (James Paxton) to the hill. Rookie Coco Montes -- who went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run in Sunday's win over the Padres in his MLB debut -- will pick up a second straight start at the keystone in place of Castro.
Jun 11 2023Castro is not in the starting lineup Sunday versus the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro will remain on the bench for a second straight game as the Rockies wrap up their series with the Padres. Coco Montes was called up from Triple-A Albuquerque and will make his major-league debut at second base, batting seventh against San Diego.
Jun 10 2023Castro is not in Saturday's lineup against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro is hitting .238 with three runs and one RBI in 21 at-bats this month. Alan Trejo gets the start at the keystone while batting eighth.
Jun 6 2023Castro is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alan Trejo will start at second base and bat eighth for the Rockies as the Giants try a bullpen game featuring opener John Brebbia. Castro should be an option off the bench.
Jun 3 2023Castro isn't in the Rockies' lineup Saturday against Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Daniel Lynch set to take the mound for the Royals on Saturday, the left-handed Castro will begin the game in the dugout. Alan Trejo will take over at second base and bat eighth.
Jun 2 2023Castro went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro has been hot recently, going 8-for-24 (.333) over his last six games to boost his slash line to .279/.293/.342 through 117 plate appearances. The former Tiger isn't likely to provide much power, despite playing half his games at Coors Field -- he's yet to homer this season after launching seven long balls in 120 games last year. Still, he should continue to serve as the Rockies' primary second baseman against right-handed pitching.
May 31 2023Castro is not in the starting lineup Wednesday at Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alan Trejo will play second base and bat eighth against the Diamondbacks and left-hander Tommy Henry. Castro has turned it on offensively over the last week-plus but will likely continue to sit versus most southpaws.
May 21 2023Castro will sit Sunday versus the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro will get a breather as the Rockies face southpaw Andrew Heaney on the mound Sunday. Righty bat Alan Trejo will take over at second base and bat seventh in the series finale with Texas.
May 15 2023Castro went 3-for-4 with a double, three RBI and one run scored in Monday's win over Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro knocked an RBI single and came around the score in the first inning. He then gave Colorado a lead with his two-run double in the seventh. Castro entered Monday with a .238 average this month and picked up his first multi-hit game since April 30. He's now slashing .254/.278/.313 with 12 RBI in 25 games.
May 13 2023Castro is not in Saturday's lineup against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With lefty Ranger Suarez on the hill for Philadelphia, Castro will start the game on the bench. Alan Trejo will start at second base and hit eighth.
May 10 2023Castro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Castro will head to the bench for the series finale while Pittsburgh brings southpaw Rich Hill to the mound. Platoon mate Alan Trejo will step in for Castro at second base.
May 9 2023Castro went 1-for-3 with a double and a walk Tuesday against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro started at second base for the sixth time in the last nine games, sending Alan Trejo to the bench. He's hit well in that span by collecting eight hits in 20 at-bats while also tallying four RBI and four runs scored. Unless the Rockies opt to move Ryan McMahon back to second base, there aren't many obvious options to move Castro out of the lineup, so he could see regular at-bats moving forward.
May 7 2023Castro is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro appears to have overtaken Alan Trejo as the Rockies' top second baseman, as the former had started at the position in four of the previous six contests. However, the lefty-hitting Castro will give way to the rigthy-hitting Trejo on Sunday while the Rockies oppose a southpaw (Joey Lucchesi). Castro, who has gone 7-for-14 with two doubles, two walks, four runs and four RBI over his last five games, looks as though he could occupy the large side of a platoon moving forward.
Mar 31 2023Castro went 1-for-5 with a run scored Thursday against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro was in camp as a non-roster invitee but ultimately earned a spot on the Opening Day roster and started in left field while hitting eighth in Colorado's first game. Once Jurickson Profar gets ramped up and Randal Grichuk (groin) is able to return, Castro will find playing time harder to come by, though he could get some run during the early portions of the season.
Mar 25 2023Castro had his contract selected from Triple-A Albuquerque by the Rockies on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro will be a part of the Opening Day roster after signing a minor-league contract in January with an invite to MLB spring training. The infielder will likely spell starters all around the infield, and he could see some playing time in the outfield as well. Castro will help the Rockies in 2023, but he is unlikely to help much in fantasy formats even if he gets regular playing time.
Feb 25 2023Castro went 2-for-3 with a double, a triple and two RBI in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro started the Rockies' first spring training game at second base and led off. He doubled to begin the contest and added a two-run triple one frame later. Castro is with Colorado on a minor-league deal, though his defensive versatility could help him win a roster spot to begin the campaign.
Jan 14 2023Castro signed with Colorado as a non-roster invitee Saturday, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of El Extrabase reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Any hitter who has the opportunity to earn playing time at Coors Field is worth a second look, and that's true for Castro even with the caveat that he's yet to earn a roster spot, let alone regular at-bats. He doesn't hit for much power, homering 15 times in 351 career games, but his .284/.309/.377 lifetime slash line is fine for a utility infielder. A starting role in Colorado may not be on the table, but a good spring could earn him a bench spot, putting him one injury away from consistent playing time.
Nov 18 2022The Tigers declined to tender Castro a contract for 2023. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Detroit clearly didn't see a future with Castro in the organization -- not too hard to understand given he's had one season with an OPS above .690. Castro is unlikely to land a regular role in free agency, but his decent bat-to-ball skills and defensive versatility may land him in camp with a big-league squad as a non-roster invitee.
Oct 5 2022Castro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After holding down a regular spot in the lineup for much of the second half of the season, Castro will end up sitting out for a second straight contest as Detroit wraps up the 2022 campaign. Even on a rebuilding squad like the Tigers, the 28-year-old is probably still ideally suited for a utility role. He provided a strong .271 batting average over his 443 plate appearances this season, but a low walk rate (3.9 percent) and lack of power (.110 ISO) or speed (no stolen bases) limited his usefulness.
Sep 28 2022Castro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Castro will take a seat against Royals southpaw Daniel Lynch after going 9-for-14 with a home run, a double and six RBI while starting each of the past three games at three different positions. He appears to have recaptured a near-everyday role against right-handed pitching.
Sep 27 2022Castro went 3-for-5 with three RBI in a 4-3 extra-inning victory Tuesday over Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro was the hero Tuesday as he tied the game with a two-run single in the eighth and walked it off with an RBI single in the 10th. It was his third straight three-hit performance and he's 9-for-14 with a homer and six RBI in those contests. The 27-year-old has set career-highs in nearly every offensive category this season while appearing at six different positions in the field.
Sep 24 2022Castro went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI in a 7-2 win over the White Sox on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro got Detroit off to a strong start, swatting a two-run homer to right field in the first inning. He added a run-scoring single in the fifth inning to break a 2-2 tie and put the Tigers up for good. This was a much-needed positive performance for the utility man, as he entered Saturday having gone 1-for-24 over his previous seven contests.
Sep 12 2022Castro isn't starting Monday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The utility player has slashed .212/.257/.303 with five RBI in nine games to begin the month. With September call-up Spencer Torkelson having seemingly recaptured an everyday role at first base, Castro looks primed to serve as a utility player moving forward.
Sep 9 2022Castro isn't in the lineup Friday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro is getting a breather after he went 0-for-8 with two walks over the last two games. Spencer Torkelson will start at first base and bat fifth.
Sep 5 2022Castro went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro's home run in the fourth inning, his sixth of the season, provided all of the Detroit offense, and he and Javier Baez were the only Tigers with multiple hits. The six home runs are a new career best for Castro, who's been more of a steady contact hitter at the MLB level. He has some fantasy value while he's locked into a regular role, though he doesn't typically provide much in terms of counting stats.
Sep 2 2022Castro is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro started Detroit's last 10 games and will head to the bench after he posted a .603 OPS during that stretch. Spencer Torkelson will start at first base and bat seventh Friday.
Aug 28 2022Castro went 2-for-5 with a double and five RBI in Sunday's 9-8 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro drove in two runs on a fourth inning single, then cleared the bases on a double in the sixth. The 28-year-old has been playing well and is seeing regular time at first base with Spencer Torkelson in Triple-A. Torkelson still figures prominently into the team's future plans, so it remains to be seen what Castro's role will be beyond this year. He should still be a decent fantasy asset for the remainder of 2022, however.
Aug 20 2022Castro (thumb) will bat fifth and play first base Saturday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro hadn't played since leaving Wednesday's game against the Guardians with left thumb soreness. He's ready to play again following a two-day break and will look to build on his solid .298/.322/.421 slash line over his last 15 games.
Aug 19 2022Castro (thumb) isn't starting Friday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro exited Wednesday's game against Cleveland due to left thumb soreness, and he'll be out of the lineup following the Tigers' scheduled day off Thursday. Jonathan Schoop will shift to first base while Willi Castro starts at the keystone.
Aug 17 2022Castro was removed from Wednesday's game at Cleveland due to left thumb soreness, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro went 0-for-2 before being replaced in the field during the fifth inning. The Tigers have a scheduled day off Thursday, the 28-year-old will have a full day to recover ahead of Friday's series opener against the Angels.
Aug 16 2022Castro went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro batted cleanup and did his part, driving in half of the Tigers' four runs. All three of his hits came against Cleveland starter Zach Plesac. Castro is now batting a robust .282 for the season, and with Spencer Torkelson toiling in Triple-A, the former should continue to see regular playing time at first base for Detroit.
Aug 14 2022Castro went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro hit his fifth home run of the season in the ninth inning against Chicago reliever Kendall Graveman. The utility player is one of the few Detroit players making regular contact this year, as he's now batting a solid .286. Castro has some fantasy upside when he's in the lineup, though he's mostly a singles hitter who doesn't steal a ton of bases, which caps his potential.
Aug 7 2022Castro went 3-for-4 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored in a 9-1 win over the Rays on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro has been one of the Tigers' most consistent hitters this season, and that pattern continued in this contest as the 28-year-old first baseman rapped out three more hits to give him 73 on the season. Castro leads the Tigers with a .287 batting average and should continue to see regular playing time down the stretch.
Aug 3 2022Castro went 3-for-4 in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro had three of Detroit's four total hits on the day, so it's not surprising he wasn't able to rack up any counting stats given the lineup's overall futility. The utility man is now batting .284 this season, while the team as a whole is batting just .226. As one of the squad's most consistent hitters, Castro should continue to see regular playing time, especially with Spencer Torkelson down at Triple-A Toledo.
Jul 30 2022Castro isn't starting Saturday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro is getting a day off after he hit .281 with three doubles, three runs and three RBI over the last eight games. Kody Clemens will take over at first base and bat ninth.
Jul 24 2022Castro is starting at first base and batting third in Sunday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Castro is known for his defensive versatility, this will be his third straight start at first base, so he appears to be settling in at the position. The Tigers sent down the struggling Spencer Torkelson a week ago, which has opened up playing time at first. Castro, who's batting .284 this season, looks like a decent fantasy option given the opportunity for a regular role.
Jul 21 2022Castro is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro will get a breather in Game 1 after he went 5-for-11 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored against the Guardians in the final series before the All-Star break. Kody Clemens was recalled from Triple-A on Thursday and will start at first base in the matinee.
Jul 17 2022Castro will start at first base and bat fifth in Sunday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro will wrap up the first half by making his fifth consecutive start, four of which have come at different positions. He went 1-for-3 with a walk in Saturday's 10-0 loss to extend his hitting streak to five contests and is now hitting .281 on the season.
Jul 15 2022Castro went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a run scored and an RBI in Friday's loss to the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro continues to play all over the diamond for the Tigers, recording a start at first Friday after starting at shortstop Thursday, and he keeps on hitting. The 28-year-old utility player extended his hitting streak to four games and is now batting .280 for the season. While Castro doesn't offer a ton of power, he's often a fantasy asset when he's in the starting lineup due to his ability to make consistent contact.
Jul 6 2022Castro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians, ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro picked up starts at third base and shortstop between the past two games, going 3-for-9 with a run scored. He remains without a clear path to an everyday role, but he should continue to crack the lineup at least a few times per week while he holds down a .712 OPS for the season and has the ability to play multiple positions.
Jun 25 2022Castro went 3-for-4 with a triple, an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro knocked an RBI triple to open the scoring in the fourth inning. He was also on base with a single before scoring on Kody Clemens' sixth-inning blast. Prior to Saturday, Castro had gone 0-for-17 in his last five games, which included a couple of absences due to a calf injury. The infielder has a serviceable .286/.302/.442 slash line with four home runs, 17 RBI and 18 runs scored in 47 contests. He hasn't attempted a stolen base, but he has notched two triples and eight doubles.
Jun 22 2022Castro (calf) is starting Wednesday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro didn't appear in the last two games due to calf tightness, but he'll start at the hot corner and bat fifth Wednesday. He went 0-for-13 with two runs and two strikeouts over his last four games.
Jun 21 2022Castro (calf) remains on the bench Tuesday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro left Sunday's series finale against the Rangers with calf tightness and didn't play Monday. His absence isn't necessarily injury-related, however, as the return of Jeimer Candelario (shoulder) means Castro no longer needs to start at third base. Whether or not he's available in a bench role Tuesday is unclear.
Jun 20 2022Castro (calf) is out of the lineup for Monday's game in Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro is day-to-day after exiting Sunday's 7-3 win due to calf tightness, but even if he avoided an injury to close out the weekend, he would likely be on the outside looking in for a spot in Detroit's lineup. The Tigers reinstated Jeimer Candelario (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list and will immediately slot him back in the starting nine at third base, the position Castro had been primarily playing for the past two weeks. Assuming his calf issue doesn't force him to the IL, Castro will likely handle a utility role for Detroit moving forward.
Jun 19 2022Castro was removed from Sunday's game against the Rangers due to calf tightness, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro was hit by a pitch just above his knee during Sunday's matchup, and he was ultimately removed from the game after experiencing calf tightness. Prior to his departure, he went 0-for-2 with two runs. Manager A.J. Hinch said after the game that Castro is considered day-to-day prior to Monday's series opener against Boston.
Jun 18 2022Castro isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro went 0-for-11 with two strikeouts over the last three games and will get a rare day off Saturday. Kody Clemens will take over at the hot corner and bat ninth.
Jun 14 2022Castro went 3-for-4 with a double in Tuesday's loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro recorded three hits for the second consecutive game, pushing his average to .308 for the season. Unfortunately, the seven hitters behind Castro recorded just three hits combined, so he wasn't able to come around to score at any point. The versatile 28-year-old is still hitting well and should play most days for a Detroit team that is desperate for offensive production.
Jun 13 2022Castro went 3-for-5 with a run scored and two RBI in Monday's loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All three hits were singles but fantasy managers won't complain about the effort. Castro, who batted second, and leadoff man Willi Castro combined for five hits, three runs scored and three RBI. Harold Castro doesn't always have a regular spot on the diamond, though he's been effective offensively no matter where he plays, and he should continue to see time at third base in the short term with Jeimer Candelario (shoulder) out.
Jun 7 2022Castro will start at third base and bat ninth in Tuesday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Jeimer Candelario (shoulder) moving to the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Castro looks like he'll get the first crack to replace him as the everyday third baseman. The versatile Castro had already picked up work at three different positions (left field, first base and shortstop) while staring in five of the Tigers' previous six games, but Candelario's absence creates a more permanent pathway to playing time.
Jun 6 2022With Jeimer Candelario (shoulder) potentially headed to the injured list Tuesday, per Chris McCosky of The Detroit News, Castro could see more regular time at third base. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro has been a valuable utility player for the Tigers this season with a .286/.303/.476 slash line across 34 games while appearing at every position except for catcher and right field, but the team may need him to settle in a bit more at the hot corner if Candelario has to miss time. Kody Clemens is also an option to see more time at third in the short term if needed.
Jun 4 2022Castro is starting at first base and batting third in Saturday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Spencer Torkelson is getting the day game off, so Castro will slide into the hole at first base. The versatile 28-year-old has played well this season with a .303/.320/.505 slash line across 32 games, so the Tigers will likely try to keep fitting him into the lineup whenever they can.
Jun 1 2022Castro went 2-for-3 with a double, a run scored and two RBI in Wednesday's win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While he doesn't have a regular position, Castro has been playing fairly often lately, and his bat keeps making that a smart call. He's now batting .315 this season, and considering he batted .283 or better each of the past four years, his current rate seems sustainable. Castro doesn't offer a ton of power or speed, but he should have some fantasy value as long as the playing time is there.
May 31 2022Castro is out of the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After starting each of the Tigers' past three games while going a collective 4-for-12 at the dish, Castro will take a seat as the Tigers roll out an all-righty-hitting lineup to counter Twins southpaw Devin Smeltzer. Castro doesn't have a clear path to an everyday role at any position at the moment, but his .836 OPS over 86 plate appearances has given him a compelling case to earn more work in a Tigers offense that has struggled mightily for much of the season.
May 28 2022Castro went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's 8-1 loss to the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro was one of two Tigers to post multiple hits, and he was the only one with an extra-base knock in the contest. The 28-year-old infielder has three multi-hit games in his last seven. For the season, he's maintained a solid .325/.338/.519 slash line with three home runs, eight RBI, 11 runs scored, a triple and four doubles in 80 plate appearances. He's yet to attempt a stolen base.
May 25 2022Castro went 3-for-4 with two solo home runs in Wednesday's win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro entered the contest with just one home run this season across 24 games, and he only had three long balls in 106 games last year, so the power outburst was definitely unexpected. The three-hit effort wasn't as rare, however, as the utility man did that as recently as May 15. Castro is now batting .301 for the season, and while the power won't always be there, he's certainly proven himself to be a capable hitter at the MLB level.
May 20 2022Castro is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro started at third base in the team's last game Wednesday, with Jeimer Candelario serving as the DH and Miguel Cabrera getting the day off. Cabrera is returning Friday, so Candelario shifts back to the hot corner and Castro will hit the bench. The latter is batting a robust .292, but he'll need more regular playing time to really make a significant fantasy impact.
May 16 2022Castro went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The home run, Castro's first of the season, came at a great time, as it put the Tigers ahead 3-2 in the top of the ninth inning. The utility player is a solid contact hitter, as evidenced by his .306 batting average, but he's never provided much pop. Castro's career high for home runs in a season is five, which he recorded back in 2019. He had just three long balls in 106 games last year.
May 15 2022Castro is starting at third base and batting seventh in Sunday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jeimer Candelario is getting the day off, so Castro will make his third start of the week and first since Thursday. The versatile 28-year-old is slashing .278/.298/.333 this season across 54 at-bats. He's proven himself as a good contact hitter at the MLB level, though Castro typically doesn't deliver much in the way of counting stats. He has no home runs, three RBI and six runs scored this year.
Apr 24 2022Castro is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro had served as the Tigers' primary shortstop for the past week and a half, but he'll transition back into a utility role with Javier Baez (thumb) making his return from the 10-day injured list Sunday. After providing four hits in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader with the Rockies, Castro is sitting on a .308 average for the season.
Apr 19 2022Castro is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After starting at shortstop in each of the previous four games, Castro will cede the position to Willi Castro in the series opener with the Yankees. Harold went 0-for-9 with four strikeouts over his most recent three starts, so it wouldn't be surprising if Willi ended up displacing him as the preferred option at the position while Javier Baez (thumb) is on the shelf.
Apr 16 2022Castro is starting at shortstop and batting ninth in Saturday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Javier Baez (thumb) out for the fourth straight game, Castro will stick at shortstop. He's been an effective MLB hitter when given the chance, batting no worse than .283 the past four seasons, so he could have some short-term value for however long Baez remains out.
Apr 3 2022Tigers manager A.J. Hinch confirmed Sunday that Castro has secured a spot on the Opening Day roster, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro is expected to see most of his work this season as a backup infielder, though his experience at all three outfield spots gives him an added layer of versatility. When given regular playing time, Castro has shown the ability to hit for contact at a high rate (.291 lifetime average, 22.2 percent strikeout rate), but a lack of power and speed limits his fantasy intrigue.
Mar 31 2022Castro seems likely to make Detroit's Opening Day roster as a utility player, though Willi Castro has been providing some competition in camp, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Both players can play all over the field, though Harold Castro has been a bit more consistent with the bat the past few years. Last season, Harold Castro slashed .283/.310/.359 across 106 games. The batting average was actually the lowest of his four-year MLB career, which shows how good he's been at making consistent contact.
Mar 22 2022Castro agreed to a one-year, $1.275 million contract with the Tigers on Tuesday to avoid arbitration, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro is in his first year of arbitration eligibility after appearing in 106 games for the Tigers in 2021. He hit .283 with 37 RBI in 339 plate appearances, but he didn't provide much fantasy value with three homers and one stolen base. Castro should work in a utility role again in 2022.
Sep 19 2021Castro is starting at second base and batting ninth in Sunday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro will enter the lineup with Willi Castro getting a day off. Harold Castro doesn't have a regular starting gig but is able to play all over the field for the Tigers, and he's batting .283 this season, so he is capable of collecting some hits when he starts.
Sep 6 2021Castro is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro will remain on the bench for the second straight contest, after having previously made four consecutive starts heading into Sunday. Now that Niko Goodrum is back from the injured list and ready to assume an everyday role at shortstop, Castro looks poised to settle into a utility role that will afford him only a handful of starts per week.
Sep 2 2021Castro went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk during Thursday's loss to the A's. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro blasted a 440-footer against Frankie Montas in the fifth inning, marking his second long ball in as many games. The 27-year-old has now tallied three homers on the season as he continues to make impactful contributions when he sees time at the plate.
Sep 1 2021Castro went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Wednesday's win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro may not have a regular, everyday position with the Tigers, but the 27-year-old continues to hit when given a chance. He batted .300 in 2018, albeit in just six games, then followed that up by hitting .291 in 2019 and .347 during the condensed 2020 slate. This season, Castro is now batting .281 after the three-hit effort. He doesn't offer a ton of extra-base power and profiles as more of a singles hitter, but he's capable of good stat lines when he strings a few hits together.
Aug 31 2021Castro is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Castro will take a seat with southpaw Cole Irvin on the hill for Oakland. Castro's platoon mate, Zack Short, will pick up the start at shortstop, but the former should continue to pick up the bulk of the work at the position until Niko Goodrum (groin) returns from the injured list.
Aug 25 2021Castro isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro went 1-for-4 with a run and two strikeouts Tuesday, and he'll retreat to the bench with left-hander Jon Lester taking the mound for St. Louis. Zack Short will start at shortstop and bat eighth.
Aug 22 2021Castro is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Tigers are facing a left-handed starter (Steven Matz) for the fifth game in a row, with Castro having now sat on three occasions. The lefty-hitting Castro still looks to be occupying the strong side of a platoon at the position with Zack Short, who picks up his fourth consecutive start Sunday.
Aug 20 2021Castro is out of the lineup Friday against the Blue Jays, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro made three consecutive starts at shortstop prior to hitting the bench Thursday, and he'll remain out of the lineup for a second straight contest while mired in a 2-for-24 slump. Zack Short will work at shortstop in Friday's series opener in Toronto.
Aug 19 2021Castro is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Willi Castro will step in at shortstop for Harold Castro, who started each of the past three games at the position while going 2-for-10 at the plate. Until the Tigers return outfielders Derek Hill (rib) and Akil Baddoo (concussion) from the 10-day injured list -- which will likely result in Willi Castro moving back to the infield -- Harold Castro should have a path to a near-everyday role.
Aug 15 2021Castro went 1-for-3 with a single in Sunday's 11-0 loss to Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro's line wasn't anything remarkable, but his eighth inning single ended Triston McKenzie's perfect game bid after 23 straight outs and ended up being Detroit's only hit of the afternoon. Castro has been a consistently solid contact hitter for the Tigers, as he's batting .272 this season after hitting .347 last year and .291 in 2019, so it's not too surprising that he was the one to spoil the chance at history. The 27-year-old has been seeing regular work at shortstop recently with Niko Goodrum (groin) on the injured list.
Jul 25 2021Castro is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After starting four consecutive games heading into the weekend, Castro has now been on the bench for two of the Tigers' three games in Kansas City this weekend. Willi Castro looks set to serve as the Tigers' regular second baseman while Niko Goodrum (calf) and Isaac Paredes (hip) are on the shelf, resulting in Harold Castro serving as more of a utility man.
Jul 22 2021Castro will start at first base and bat sixth Thursday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro will receive his fourth start in a row after going 6-for-9 with a double, a walk, three runs and two RBI across the Tigers' previous three contests. Though he'll be filling in for a resting Miguel Cabrera on Thursday, Castro could be an option to step in as Detroit's primary second baseman after Isaac Paredes (hip) joined Niko Goodrum (calf) on the 10-day injured list ahead of the series finale with Texas.
Jul 20 2021Castro will start at second base and bat seventh Tuesday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll be filling in for Isaac Paredes, who is day-to-day after picking up a hip injury in Monday's 14-0 win. Castro picked up a start at shortstop for a resting Zack Short on Monday and went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, an RBI and a run in the blowout victory.
Jul 2 2021Castro is starting at shortstop and batting seventh in Friday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Zack Short started both games of the doubleheader Wednesday the last time the Tigers took the field, but he'll retreat to the bench Friday and give way to Castro. The latter is slashing .262/.320/.305 this season with a home run and 17 RBI in 46 games this season.
Jul 1 2021Castro went 3-for-3 with a double, a walk, two runs and three RBI in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader sweep versus Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The second baseman registered his sixth three-hit performance of the campaign in the Game 1 win, and it was his first such effort since he collected three hits in consecutive games May 18 and 19. Castro played in 17 contests overall in June, struggling to a .146/.226/.250 slash line, one homer and six RBI.
Jun 27 2021Castro is not starting Sunday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro will take a seat as Zack Short starts at shortstop for the third straight game. Castro had previously been splitting time at shortstop with Isaac Paredes, and that could continue to be the case with Short going forward.
Jun 13 2021Castro will start at first base and bat ninth Sunday against the White Sox, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro wasn't included in the Tigers' initial lineup for the series finale, but he'll end up cracking the starting nine after Jonathan Schoop was scratched with a sore left hand. Assuming Schoop's injury proves to be a minor concern, Castro will likely transition back into a utility role in the infield during the upcoming week.
Jun 12 2021Castro went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 15-2 blowout loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro accounted for both of Detroit's runs when he took White Sox starter Dylan Cease deep in the first inning. The 27-year-old Castro was also called upon to mop up an inning in the laugher, and he didn't allow a baserunner in the ninth. The utilityman has a .290/.333/.327 slash line with one homer, 13 RBI and seven runs scored across 115 plate appearances. Despite the solid on-base skills, his lack of both power and an everyday role greatly limits Castro's fantasy impact.
Jun 11 2021Castro (hand) is starting at third base and batting second Friday versus the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old was a late scratch from Wednesday's lineup with a right hand injury, but it's apparently a minor issue given his quick return to the starting nine. Castro has a .306 average through 106 plate appearances, though his lack of pop (one extra-base hit) limits his offensive value.
Jun 9 2021Castro was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Mariners due to a right hand injury, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro hurt his right hand during pregame warmups, and he'll be replaced by Isaac Paredes at third base. The 27-year-old is being examined by team doctors, and a better idea of his status going forward could be revealed once the examination is complete.
May 27 2021Castro will start at second base and bat second Thursday against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro saw a five-game streak with multiple hits come to an end Wednesday with an 0-for-4 showing in the Tigers' 1-0 win, but it won't stop him from getting a third consecutive start. He'll be filling in at second base while the usual starter at the position, Willi Castro, gets a turn as the Tigers' designated hitter.
May 20 2021Castro went 3-for-5 with three RBI in Wednesday's 6-2 victory over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All three of Castro's hits were singles, but they came at opportune times and helped him drive in half of Detroit's runs in the win. He has been red hot at the plate over his past three games, going 8-for-13 with seven singles and a double. The scorching stretch has pushed his batting average up to a standout .343 on the season.
May 19 2021Castro went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored Tuesday in the Tigers' 5-0 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro has now turned in multi-hit efforts in five of his last seven contests, lifting his season average to .323. Given that the Detroit offense that's been one of MLB's least-productive units this season, Castro could be in store for an enhanced role while he's wielding a hot bat.
May 16 2021Castro went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Sunday's loss against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro has hit safely in five of his last six games while recording two or more knocks in four of those appearances. He's hitting .354 with four RBI and two runs scored across 31 at-bats this month.
May 12 2021Castro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro had started three of the past four games for Detroit, producing eight hits -- all singles -- in 14 at-bats over that stretch. The 27-year-old still looks set to remain in a utility role for the time being, but he could get a longer trial in an everyday role if primary second baseman Willi Castro (.570 OPS) continues to languish.
May 9 2021Castro is starting at shortstop and batting second in Sunday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro started in center field Saturday and went 3-for-4, and the Tigers will reward him with another start in the series finale. The 27-year-old is batting .302 so far this season, so he could continue to earn playing time at the expense of players such as Niko Goodrum, who is on the bench Sunday, and Willi Castro.
May 8 2021Castro went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Saturday's win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro has posted back-to-back three-hit games, and those two appearances have allowed him to leave a 3-for-20 slump in the rearview. The utility has been seeing the ball well all season long, though, and he's still hitting .302 in 2021.
May 6 2021Castro went 3-for-5 with a run scored and two RBI in Thursday's loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Making the start at second base, Castro recorded his second three-hit performance of the season. The 27-year-old is more of a utility player off the bench at this point, though Detroit is in need of all the offensive production it can muster, so Castro could earn more playing time if he gets hot at the plate.
May 2 2021Castro is starting at second base and batting fifth in Sunday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Willi Castro heads to the bench Sunday, with Niko Goodrum getting shortstop and Harold Castro entering the lineup at second. The latter is slashing .226/.314/.226 through 16 games, which is well below the .347/.407/.429 line he posted across 22 games last season.
Apr 24 2021Castro is starting at second base and batting seventh in Saturday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro gets the nod at second with the slumping Niko Goodrum heading to the bench. Castro is batting .294 in limited action this year, but he also batted .347 last year and .291 back in 2019, so the 27-year-old has shown that he's capable of collecting plenty of hits at the MLB level.
Apr 18 2021Castro went 3-for-4 with two RBI in Sunday's loss to the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro collected half of the team's hits and drove in both Detroit runs, which were his first two RBI of the season. The utility man hasn't been playing a ton, as he came into Sunday with only 10 at-bats, but he's shown himself to be a capable hitter when given opportunities, as he posted a .291 batting average in 2019 and a .347 mark last season in a reserve role.
Apr 4 2021Castro is starting at first base and batting seventh in Sunday's game against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro will be making his first start of the season in Sunday's series finale. New Detroit manager A.J. Hinch has preached the need for versatility, so Castro figures to pick up starts all over the field this year. He'll get first base Sunday with Miguel Cabrera out of the lineup after experiencing cramps in Saturday's game.
Mar 27 2021Castro has been informed that he'll make the Tigers' Opening Day roster, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro was competing for a roster spot with Renato Nunez during camp, but Nunez was informed Saturday that he won't begin the season on the major-league roster. As a result, Castro will secure a bench role for Detroit to begin the year. The 27-year-old has hit .250 with two doubles and four RBI over 17 spring games.
Mar 25 2021Castro is still in the mix for an Opening Day roster spot, as the Tigers may carry him and Niko Goodrum as utility players, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Tigers optioned Isaac Paredes to the minors Thursday and informed Greg Garcia he wouldn't make the team, and both moves improve Castro's chances of earning a bench role. Conventional wisdom around camp has been that Paredes and Renato Nunez were battling for one role, but it's unclear how Castro fits into the mix after Thursday's cutdown.
Mar 21 2021Castro could find himself left off the Opening Day roster, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The strong play of Rule 5 draft pick Akil Baddoo is a bad development for Castro. The Tigers have to keep Baddoo on the roster or give him back to the division-rival Twins, so he will likely be a fifth outfielder that makes the team. Detroit also has Niko Goodrum in a utility role, and Renato Nunez, Nomar Mazara and Grayson Greiner all figure to earn bench spots as well. That likely leaves Castro as the odd man out, at least to begin the season. The 27-year-old had a strong .347/.407/.429 slash line in 22 games last year, so he's capable of producing if he's able to get some time in the majors at some point in 2021.
Mar 16 2021Castro has posted a .227/.261/.318 slash line through his first 22 Grapefruit League at-bats. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro hasn't done much in spring training but he was also quiet last spring before posting a .347/.407/.429 line across 22 regular-season games. The 27-year-old should secure a utility role with the Tigers this year, and he has the ability to play across the infield and in the outfield, giving him some fantasy upside if he's able to secure regular playing time at some point.
Feb 22 2021Castro will compete with the likes of Akil Baddoo and potentially Isaac Paredes for a roster spot out of spring training, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro's role depends on how new manager A.J. Hinch decides to construct the roster. If Baddoo makes the team as a fifth outfielder, Castro could get squeezed. Paredes is also an option to play third base if Jeimer Candelario shifts over to first, which would further cloud the picture for Castro. The 27-year-old did impress with a .347/.407/.429 line in 22 games last season, so that should help his cause, and he has the versatility to play multiple positions in the infield and outfield.
Sep 27 2020Castro (back) is not in the lineup Sunday against the Royals, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro is out of the lineup after exiting Saturday's contest with lower-back tightness, and he'll be available off the bench only in an emergency. Brandon Dixon receives the start at first base for the Tigers on Sunday.
Sep 26 2020Castro was removed from Saturday's game against the Royals with lower-back tightness. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro went 1-for-3 with a run and appeared uncomfortable during his final plate appearance. According to Evan Woodbery of MLive.com, it's a minor issue for the 26-year-old, and he may be available to play in Sunday's series finale.
Sep 19 2020Castro went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a walk in a 5-2 win over the Indians on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro extended his hitting streak to seven games. The 26-year-old is coming on strong, slashing .355/.412/.484 over his past 15 games.
Sep 17 2020Castro (hamstring) will be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday's game against the Indians, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro has been on the shelf since Aug. 18 due to a hamstring injury, and after suffering a minor setback earlier this month, he's been cleared to return. He was slashing .276/.364/.379 with three doubles and an RBI over 15 contests prior to suffering the injury.
Sep 8 2020Manager Ron Gardenhire said Tuesday that Castro is dealing with some tightness in his right hamstring, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro was getting close to making his return from the injured list after dealing with a left hamstring strain, but he felt some tightness in his right hamstring recently that will keep him sidelined for several more days. The setback isn't believed to be serious, and Gardenhire said that Castro's getting close to being ready to return to game action.
Sep 1 2020Castro (hamstring) is performing all baseball activities, recently adding baserunning, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro has been out for two weeks with a left hamstring strain, but he appears to be closing in on a return. He filled just a part-time role prior to the injury and will presumably be used similarly once healthy.
Aug 19 2020Castro was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro left Tuesday's game against the White Sox with the injury, which is evidently serious enough to keep him out for at least 10 days. Whether or not he'll need more time beyond that remains to be seen. He filled just a part-time role during his time with the team, so his absence won't shake up the Tigers' depth chart very much.
Aug 18 2020Castro was removed from Tuesday's game against the White Sox with left hamstring tightness. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old went 1-for-3 and appeared to sustain the injury while running out his fifth-inning grounder, since he was replaced in the field for the bottom of the frame. Castro should be considered day-to-day until more is known on the injury.
Aug 16 2020Castro went 3-for-4 with a double, two singles, one walk and two runs scored in Sunday's 8-5 loss to the Indians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The utilityman is now slashing a solid .278/.328/.407 after reaching base four times Sunday. His versatility was also on full display as he moved from right field to third base in the fifth and then back to right field an inning later. Expect Castro to continue to see sporadic playing time at multiple positions moving forward.
Jul 26 2020Castro is starting at third base and batting sixth in Sunday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The versatile 26-year-old will be making his first start of the season. Last year, Castro saw time at seven different positions in the field, including 10 games at third base. He put together a .291/.305/.384 slash line and figures to get plenty of playing time in 2020 if he continues to hit well.
Jul 11 2020Castro is 7-for-11 in intrasquad action with three doubles, three runs scored and four RBI, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro turned some heads by batting .291 in 97 games for the Tigers last season, and the 26-year-old is out to prove that performance was no fluke. Castro can play all over the field for the Tigers, and his versatility and ability to make solid contact should afford him plenty of playing time, even if he's not a regular at any one position.
Jul 2 2020Castro figures to work in a utility role for the Tigers this year and his versatility could be particularly helpful during the condensed season, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Before play was suspended, Castro was already looking at a utility role, but Stavenhagen notes that such a role could be especially valuable in a year that could feature some unique lineups as teams cram in 60 games. Castro posted a solid .291/.305/.384 slash line in 2019, and if he can parlay his success into more playing time, he could be a sneaky fantasy contributor in 2020.
Mar 22 2020Castro is competing for one of the Tigers' final roster spots when the 2020 regular season begins, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro is jockeying to be Detroit's 25th or 26th player now that rosters have expanded heading into 2020. The 26-year-old played well in 97 games at the big-league level last season, posting a .291/.305/.384 slash line along with five home runs and four stolen bases. His ability to play multiple positions in the infield and outfield makes him a useful part of an MLB roster, though he may not play enough to be a reliable fantasy factor.
Sep 29 2019Castro (ankle) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro sustained the ankle injury during Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader and did not see the field during the nightcap. Jordy Mercer will cover the keystone in his place Sunday.
Sep 28 2019Castro is out of the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the White Sox due to an ankle injury, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro suffered the injury during the matinee on a play at first base, though he never exited the contest and finished 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. There's a decent chance the 25-year-old is done for the year with the regular season coming to an end Sunday. Gordon Beckham will take over at the keystone during the nightcap.
Sep 26 2019Castro is not in Thursday's lineup against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is hitting .333 with one home run and zero steals in 21 games this month. Ronny Rodriguez will start at second base and hit cleanup.
Sep 16 2019Castro is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jordy Mercer will fill in at second base while Castro rests after turning in a productive first half of September. Over his 11 starts this month, Castro has delivered multiple hits in eight of those contests, including each of his last five games. Castro's .305 average this season leads all Tigers hitters.
Sep 15 2019Castro went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Sunday's 8-2 loss to the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's been a tough season for the 44-104 Tigers, but Castro has been a bright spot. The 25-year-old is now batting .305 and has shown good defensive versatility, having appeared at every position except for pitcher and catcher, which should keep him in Detroit's plans moving forward.
Sep 10 2019Castro went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and an RBI in Tuesday's 12-11 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All three hits for Castro were singles, which isn't too surprising considering he had four singles in a game Saturday. The 25-year-old has just 16 extra-base hits in 300 at-bats this season, though it's hard to complain too much given his .293 batting average.
Sep 8 2019Castro is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro will take a seat as the Tigers go with a more righty-heavy lineup to counter Athletics southpaw Sean Manaea. The 25-year-old has slashed just .222/.236/.222 (18 wRC+) versus left-handed pitching this season.
Sep 7 2019Castro went 4-for-5 with two RBI in Saturday's 10-2 loss to the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As has often been the case this season, Castro showed good contact skills at the plate with little power, as all four of his hits were singles. The 25-year-old batted first in this one, and he could get more looks in the leadoff spot given his style of play.
Sep 4 2019Castro went 2-for-4 with a double, a run scored and two RBI in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro has been reasonably productive for the Tigers this year with a .281 batting average through 78 games, though he's offered very little pop as evidenced by his .672 OPS. The 25-year-old should maintain regular playing time as he auditions for a 2020 role in Detroit.
Aug 31 2019Castro is not in the lineup Saturday against the Twins.
Aug 29 2019Castro (calf) will start in center field and bat third Thursday against the Indians, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Aug 28 2019Castro (calf) is not in the lineup for Wednesday game against Cleveland.
Aug 27 2019Castro suffered a calf injury during Tuesday's 10-1 loss to the Indians, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Aug 19 2019Castro is not in the lineup Monday against Astros.
Aug 18 2019Castro went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and three RBI in Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay.
Aug 17 2019Castro is not in Saturday's lineup against the Rays.
Aug 14 2019Castro went 3-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Mariners.
Aug 11 2019Castro is starting in center field and hitting first in Sunday's series finale against the Royals.
Aug 8 2019Castro went 1-for-4 with a walk, a three-run home run and two runs scored in Thursday's 10-8 win over the Royals.
Aug 7 2019Castro will serve as the Tigers' leadoff hitter and start in left field Wednesday against the White Sox.
Jul 31 2019Castro is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Angels, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Jul 27 2019Castro is out of the lineup Saturday against the Mariners.
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May 12 2019Castro is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 12 2019Castro was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Sunday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 9 2019Castro will start at second base and bat sixth Thursday against the Angels, Jason Beck of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.