Willi Castro
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MLB Player Data
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Jun 25 2025Castro (wrist) will start at third base and bat third in Wednesday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A sore right wrist had kept Castro out of the lineup for each of the previous three games, but he felt well enough to appear off the bench in Tuesday's 6-5 loss. He checked out fine after going 0-for-2 while playing three innings at second base Tuesday and will now pick up his first start since Saturday. He'll occupy third base in place of a resting Brooks Lee on Wednesday, but Castro could end up seeing most of his playing time at the keystone or in the corner outfield moving forward.
Jun 24 2025Castro (wrist) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran super-utility man hasn't seen the field since Saturday due to the wrist injury, which is an issue he initially played through before exiting the lineup. Castro had X-rays come back negative Sunday, though he'll still sit for a third consecutive game Tuesday. Kody Clemens is starting at second base while Harrison Bader handles left field for Minnesota.
Jun 22 2025Castro expects to miss at least one or two more games with a sore right wrist, but an X-ray on his injury was negative, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro was scratched from Sunday's lineup with the issue. He's experienced pain in the wrist since Thursday. It sounds like there's some risk he could land on the injured list if it doesn't improve in the next few days.
Jun 15 2025Castro went 3-for-4 with a double during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Houston in 10 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro extended his hit streak to eight games Sunday, delivering his fourth multi-hit performance of the stretch. The utility player has been on a tear lately, going 25-for-61 (.409) with five home runs, 12 runs scored and 10 RBI over his last 17 games. He owns a .290/.365/.483 slash line on the year.
Jun 14 2025Castro went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 10-3 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All three Twins runs came on solo shots, with Castro getting his team on the board by taking Colton Gordon deep in the fourth inning. Castro has been on fire since the end of May, slashing .408/.491/.796 over his last 14 games with five homers, 10 RBI and 12 runs, and with Royce Lewis (hamstring) suffering another injury Friday, the 28-year-old utility player will have a little less competition for playing time in the immediate future.
Jun 6 2025Castro isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro will get a chance to rest Friday after going 5-for-15 with two homers during the Twins' previous series against the Athletics. Kody Clemens will start at second base in his absence, and Harrison Bader, Byron Buxton and Matt Wallner will patrol the outfield.
Jun 3 2025Castro went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs and a walk in Tuesday's 10-3 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro has been locked in at the plate lately, logging multiple hits in four of the last five games. Surprisingly, two of those have been multi-homer efforts, and he's also posted a 5:4 BB:K during his recent run of success. The utility player is up to a .261/.346/.457 slash line with six homers, 12 RBI, 25 runs scored, three stolen bases and nine doubles over 40 contests. He's halfway to matching his career-best homer total (12) from last season, so it's unlikely this power-hitting stretch will last long.
May 31 2025Castro went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, one stolen base and one run scored in Saturday's 5-4 extra-innings loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Castro's second multi-hit effort in a row, though all three knocks Saturday stayed in the park after his two-homer game Friday. The 28-year-old has lifted his batting average to .254 with his recent surge at the plate, and he's added a .759 OPS, four homers, 10 RBI, 21 runs scored and three stolen bases over 37 games. He's not running nearly as much as he did in the previous two years, though his positional versatility can still carry value in fantasy. For now, Castro is poised to get most of his playing time at second base while the Twins are largely healthy among their position players.
May 30 2025Castro went 2-for-3 with two home runs, two walks, three RBI and three runs scored in Friday's 12-6 extra-inning win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a rare display of power for Castro who played a key role in the Twins' comeback effort. He hit a solo shot in the seventh inning and a two-run blast in the ninth, the latter of which pulled Minnesota within a run. The light-hitting utility player doubled his homer total to four with this big game, which was also his first multi-hit effort since May 15 versus the Orioles. Castro has a .238/.321/.402 slash line, 10 RBI, 20 runs scored, two stolen bases and eight doubles across 36 contests.
May 28 2025Castro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After making seven consecutive starts, Castro is on the bench for Wednesday's series finale. Brooks Lee will slot in at second base while Trevor Larnach, DaShawn Keirsey and Kody Clemens fill the outfield from left to right.
May 19 2025Castro (knee) is starting at second base and batting ninth against the Guardians on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro will return to the Twins' lineup for Monday's series opener after missing the last two games due to a right knee contusion. He has gone 8-for-32 (.250) with one steal, eight runs scored and a solo homer in the 10 games since being activated from the 10-day injured list May 5.
May 18 2025Castro (knee) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the second straight game on the bench for Castro after he fouled a ball off his knee during Friday's contest. The utility man was diagnosed with a bruise and is considered day-to-day. Kody Clemens is manning the keystone Sunday while Brooks Lee starts at shortstop in place of Carlos Correa (concussion).
May 17 2025Castro (knee) isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup versus Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro was pulled early from Friday's game against the Brewers after fouling a ball off his knee in the first inning. Though he was able to finish his at-bat, the utility man was replaced in the field for the following frame and will now be held out of the lineup for at least one game. Castro had started in left field Friday with Harrison Bader out of action while battling a groin injury, but Bader is back in action and starting in left Saturday.
May 16 2025Castro was removed from Friday's game against the Brewers with a right knee contusion, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro fouled a ball off his knee during his at-bat in the first inning of Friday's contest. He was able to finish his AB but was eventually replaced in the field during the second frame. The fact he remained in the game immediately after the incident could indicate his injury isn't too serious, but he may sit out another game or two to properly recover.
May 5 2025The Twins activated Castro (oblique) from the 10-day injured list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro hasn't played since mid-April because of the injury, but he will skip a rehab assignment and go right back onto the Twins' active roster. The super utility player will be in line for close to everyday playing time, likely alternating across multiple positions.
May 4 2025Castro (oblique) is expected to be activated from the injured list as early as Tuesday and isn't expected to need a minor-league rehab assignment, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: If he's fully healthy, Castro should jump back into the regular lineup with the Twins struggling to find production at second base and in need of spot starts in the outfield. Castro has been doing baseball activities and taking batting practice. He originally suffered the oblique injury April 16.
Apr 20 2025Castro (oblique) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the fourth consecutive absence for Castro since tightness in his right oblique surfaced Wednesday against the Mets. There's been no indication to this point as to whether the 27-year-old will require a trip to the injured list. Brooks Lee will start at third base Sunday for the third time since Castro suffered the injury.
Apr 19 2025Castro (oblique) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro will officially miss a second consecutive game after leaving Wednesday's game early due to right oblique tightness. Luke Keaschall will start at second base with Jonah Bride at third.
Apr 18 2025Castro (oblique) is not in the Twins' starting lineup against Atlanta on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro exited Wednesday's game against the Mets due to tightness in his right oblique, and he'll be held out of Friday's lineup while working through the injury. Edouard Julien and Brooks Lee will start at second and third base, respectively, against Atlanta right-hander Bryce Elder.
Apr 16 2025Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said that Castro left Wednesday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Mets in the eighth inning due to tightness in his right oblique, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro started at shortstop and went 2-for-3 with a double before departing with the injury, which Baldelli described as minor. With Carlos Correa dealing with a hand injury, the Twins may need to call up another infielder if Castro isn't available for the team's next game Friday in Atlanta.
Apr 8 2025Castro is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro has started and finished all 10 games to open the season, but he's getting a breather Tuesday against lefty Cole Ragans. Mickey Gasper will make the start at second base and bat ninth. Castro is slashing .235/.333/.441 with four doubles, one home run, four RBI, four runs scored and one stolen base across 39 plate appearances in the early going this season.
Mar 31 2025Castro went 1-for-4 in Monday's 9-0 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro broke the White Sox's no-hitter bid when he singled off Mike Vasil in the seventh inning. Castro has logged a hit in each of the first four games of the 2025 season and has gone 5-for-14 with three doubles, one home run and three RBI.
Mar 27 2025Castro started at second base and went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI in Thursday's loss to the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro started at second base and could get the bulk of playing time at the position until Brooks Lee returns from the injured list. Castro should be a regular in the lineup, but may alternate positions to give players days off or to fill in for an injury.
Mar 11 2025The Twins are currently likely to give most of the playing time at second base to Castro, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As Hays notes, there's a decent chance the defensively versatile Castro will be needed elsewhere to cover for an injury, whether that's by Opening Day or at some point later on. However, the Twins are healthy right now on the position-player side, and if that holds, Castro appears lined up to see most of the reps at second base. Brooks Lee, Edouard Julien and Mickey Gasper are also competing for playing time at the keystone.
Jan 9 2025The Twins and Castro avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $6.4 million contract Thursday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was the 27-year-old's final year of arbitration eligibility, as he's slated to hit the free-agent market next offseason. Castro slashed .247/.331/.385 with 12 homers and 14 steals in a super-utility role with the Twins and 2024 and should serve in a similar capacity in 2025.
Sep 29 2024Castro is not in Sunday's lineup against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro hit .200 with one home run and two steals in 75 at-bats in September. Austin Martin is starting in left field and batting second.
Sep 17 2024Castro went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and a stolen base in Tuesday's win against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Twins utility man garnered a start in left field and cracked his 12th long ball of the season off reliever Nick Sandlin in the eighth to extend the lead to 4-1. Castro previously swiped his 14th base in the contest, as this performance marks the third time in his career that he's collected a homer and a steal in the same game. Overall, the 27-year-old is now slashing .250/.334/.394 with 83 runs scored and 57 RBI in 592 plate appearances across 148 games.
Sep 11 2024Castro (illness) will start in left field and bat sixth Wednesday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After being removed from Monday's 6-2 loss in the series opener, Castro received the night off in Tuesday's 10-5 win, but he'll be back in action for the finale. Before falling ill, Castro had been in the midst of a rough start to September, having gone 1-for-21 with eight strikeouts to begin the month.
Sep 9 2024Castro left Monday's game against the Angels due to illness, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro was slated to bat seventh in the series opener but didn't see an at-bat before being lifted from the game. Michael Helman will take his spot in the order and man center field in Castro's absence.
Sep 7 2024Castro is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro is out of the lineup for a second consecutive game, marking his first back-to-back absences from the starting lineup since April. Though there haven't been any reports of an injury, fantasy managers should keep an eye on Castro's availability.
Sep 6 2024Castro is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro continues to operate in a near-everyday role for Minnesota between shortstop and center field. He's been in a bad way at the dish with just two hits in his last seven games, but for the year Castro's been worth close to three wins above replacement by fWAR.
Aug 16 2024Castro is absent from the lineup for Friday's game versus the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a rare day off for Castro, who had started every game so far this month. Kyle Farmer and Edouard Julien will form the double-play combination for the Twins.
Aug 12 2024Castro went 1-for-5 with a three-run homer in Monday's 8-3 win versus Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old drew his fourth consecutive start in the leadoff spot and cracked a 386-foot, three-run blast off Brady Singer in the second inning to give the Twins a 4-2 lead. Castro has now equaled his career high in long balls with nine, also achieved in 2021 and 2023. The utility man continues to find plenty of playing time in Minnesota thanks to his versatility and is now slashing .259/.342/.407 with 12 steals, 68 runs scored and 44 RBI across 480 plate appearances.
Aug 5 2024Castro went 3-for-5 with a double, three RBI, a run scored and a walk in Sunday's win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro knocked an RBI double during Minnesota's six-run second inning. He later drove in two more in the eighth. He's collected multiple hits in three of his last six games, going 9-for-25 (.360) during that span. Castro is slashing .265/.351/.415 with 38 extra-base hits and 63 runs scored through 109 games.
Jul 31 2024Castro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro will exit the starting nine for the first time since July 10, breaking a streak of 13 consecutive starts. The versatile 27-year-old has picked up 10-plus starts at five different positions this season, but he's been seeing most of his action at second base of late following Edouard Julien's demotion to Triple-A St. Paul last week.
Jul 28 2024Castro went 3-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored Sunday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro entered Sunday's contest mired in a 7-for-45 slump but broke out to help spark the Twins offense during their 5-0 win. His slash line now stands at .263/.353/.411 with 24 doubles, five triples, seven homers, 34 RBI, 60 runs and 10 steals in 17 attempts over 425 plate appearances.
Jul 10 2024Castro is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kyle Farmer will get the nod at second base in the nightcap after Castro manned the keystone in the Twins' 3-1 loss in Game 1, going 0-for-3 with a walk. Castro is on the bench for the first time since June 20, ending a streak of 17 consecutive starts.
Jul 1 2024Castro went 2-for-4 with two steals and a run scored in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro notched base hits in his first two at-bats of the afternoon and stole second both times. He's now up to 10 steals on the year, marking a second consecutive season with double-digit thefts. Castro closed out June on a heater at the dish. In 13 games since June 16, he's slashing .370/.414/.667 with two homers, nine RBI and 13 runs scored. He's totaled seven multi-hit efforts over that span. The 27-year-old is cruising to career-best offensive numbers this year across the board in his second season with the Twins.
Jun 27 2024Castro went 2-for-4 with a double, a two-run home run and two runs scored in Wednesday's win over Arizona while also being hit by a pitch. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro was hit by a pitch in his second at-bat and responded with a leadoff double on the first pitch in his next trip to the plate, before then coming home on a double from Trevor Larnach. The utility man would add a two-run homer in the fifth to increase Minnesota's lead to seven runs, giving him two homers over his last five games. Castro has also hit safely in nine straight, posting multiple hits in five of those contests. He's batting .405 (15-for-37) over that stretch with eight RBI and nine runs scored.
Jun 21 2024Castro went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run, a double and two total runs scored in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro logged his fourth multi-hit effort in his last five games, with the lone exception being Thursday when he started on the bench. Batting .290 (20-for-69) in June, Castro has been impressive for the Twins, and it hasn't been just an empty average. He has nine extra-base hits, eight RBI and 13 runs scored over 19 contests this month. For the season, he's posted a .272/.357/.444 slash line with six homers, 24 RBI, 43 runs scored, eight stolen bases and a career-high 19 doubles through 76 games.
Jun 20 2024Castro is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For the first time since April 15, Castro will head to the bench, ending a streak of 59 consecutive starts. Though he opened the season in a utility role, Castro has solidified an everyday role thanks to his positional versatility and solid production at the plate. Austin Martin will enter the lineup at second base in place of Castro, who has been dialed in of late with a .368/.429/.605 slash line to go with one home run, six doubles, one stolen base, nine runs and four RBI over his last nine starts.
Jun 16 2024Castro went 3-for-5 with two doubles and two runs scored in an 8-7 win over the Athletics in Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro went 0-for-3 with a walk in the day game, but he redeemed himself with a strong showing in the nightcap. This was his third multi-hit effort in his last five contests. The 27-year-old is up to a .261/.350/.416 slash line with five home runs, eight stolen bases, 18 RBI, 40 runs scored, 15 doubles and four triples over 71 games this season. Between his speed and his defensive versatility, Castro can provide some quality depth for fantasy managers.
Jun 5 2024Castro started at second base and went 0-for-2 with a walk in Tuesday's loss against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro has played several positions this season and has moved frequently during games, but he's now set to start mostly at second base due to Edouard Julien being sent to Triple-A. He'll likely soon accumulate enough games at second base (three games played at second this season) to qualify at another position in most formats. (He's already played more than 10 games at third base, shortstop and outfield.)
May 29 2024Castro went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-1 loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro was in a bit of a slump -- he went 0-for-12 over the previous four games before this multi-hit effort. He had a hot stretch in late April and early May, but he's otherwise been little more than league-average at the plate. The 27-year-old is slashing .258/.332/.419 with four home runs, 16 RBI, 27 runs scored, seven stolen bases, 12 doubles and three triples through 55 games this season.
May 8 2024Castro went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and two RBI during Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old hit a solo shot off George Kirby in the second inning to break an 0-for-11 stretch at the plate, and Castro's RBI triple in the fourth gave the Twins some extra insurance, making it a 4-1 ballgame. Castro is now slashing .346/.370/.692 with three RBI and three stolen bases across his last seven games.
May 1 2024Castro went 3-for-5 with a double, a triple, an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's 10-5 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro wound up a homer shy of a cycle Wednesday while recording his fifth multi-hit game during his current eight-game hitting streak. He's gone 16-for-35 (.457) over the course of the streak, boosting his slash line to .270/.339/.450 through 30 games this year. The 27-year-old Castro added two homers, 13 runs scored, 12 RBI and three stolen bases while serving as the Twins' primary third baseman in the absence of Royce Lewis (quadriceps).
Apr 24 2024Castro went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double during Wednesday's 6-3 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro tagged Garrett Crochet for a three-run homer in the second inning, plating Austin Martin and Christian Vazquez for his second long ball of 2024. Castro has generated a hit in six of his last seven games, a stretch in which he has four extra-base hits, a .333 batting average and five runs batted in.
Apr 12 2024Castro is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro has just three hits in 32 plate appearances this season and will head to the bench Friday for the second consecutive contest. Kyle Farmer will man the hot corner and bat sixth in the series opener at Detroit.
Apr 10 2024Castro is absent from the lineup Wednesday versus the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro has been getting most of the starts at third base versus right-handed pitching since Royce Lewis (quadricep) landed on the injured list, but Dodgers righty Bobby Miller has reverse splits for his career. Kyle Farmer will get the nod at the hot corner in Castro's stead.
Apr 8 2024Castro is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The switch-hitting Castro started the first seven games of the season but has a .130/.286/.130 slash line and will take a seat for Monday's contest. Jose Miranda, who was called up from Triple-A St. Paul earlier in the day, will start at third base and bat fifth.
Apr 3 2024Castro will start in center field and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro looked set to begin the season in a super-utility role, but he's started every game since Royce Lewis suffered a severe quadricep strain in the March 28 win over the Royals. Though each of his previous three starts came at Lewis' old post at third base, Castro will cede the hot corner to Kyle Farmer in the series finale and instead patrol center field while the Twins give Byron Buxton a day at designated hitter. After swiping 33 bags in 2023, Castro has gotten off to a slow start on the basepaths through four games, as he was thrown out on his lone steal attempt.
Mar 30 2024Castro started at third base and went 1-for-2 with a walk and a caught stealing in Saturday's win at Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro and Kyle Farmer are expected to get the bulk of starts at third base with Royce Lewis out a month or more due to a quad injury. Castro will likely be the left-handed part of a platoon with Farmer and the duo could get an extended run with top infield prospect Brooks Lee out several weeks with a back injury. Castro had 33 stolen bases last season and was caught just five times, so he had a rare out on the basepaths. He'll likely continue to get the green light.
Mar 2 2024Castro started at shortstop and went 1-for-3 in Saturday's spring training loss to Philadelphia. He's hitting 4-for-10 this spring. He appears set for a multi-position utility role again this season, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro had the best season of his career last year as he became a solid utility player and a surprising source of stolen bases. Castro gained manager Rocco Baldelli's confidence on the basepaths and went 33 for 38 in steal attempts. The switch hitter will likely get most of his time in the outfield against left-handed pitching if the roster stays healthy, but can fill in at almost any position but catcher if injuries strike.
Jan 11 2024Castro agreed to a one-year, $3 million contract with the Twins on Thursday, avoiding arbitration, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro took advantage of some injuries ahead of him on the depth chart in 2023 and had a breakout season, slashing .257/.339/.411 with nine home runs and 33 steals in 124 games. He is eligible at outfield and third base in fantasy leagues and should once again be a source of cheap speed while working in a super utility role.
Oct 10 2023Castro is starting in center field and batting eighth Tuesday in Game 3 of the ALDS against the Astros, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro didn't start any of the Twins' first three postseason games but has now been in the lineup for each of the last two after starting in left field in Game 2. He reached base twice and scored a run in that contest. Michael Taylor will begin Game 3 on the bench.
Sep 24 2023Castro isn't in the Twins' lineup Sunday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro will sit for the second consecutive game after recording five hits in his last three games. His absence will allow Michael Taylor to start in center field while batting ninth.
Sep 23 2023Castro will hit the bench Saturday against the Angels, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro is one of several regulars who will get a rest the day after the Twins clinched a postseason berth. Andrew Stevenson will get the nod in center field.
Sep 20 2023Castro went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer in Tuesday's 7-0 win over Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro reached on an infield single in the fifth inning before hitting a towering, two-run homer in the seventh that extended Minnesota's lead to 6-0. In 15 games since returning from an oblique injury Sept. 3, the switch-hitting speedster has posted a slash line of .291/.333/.545 with three home runs, seven RBI, 11 runs and two steals across 61 plate appearances. Castro has started 14 of 16 games since his return and figures to maintain his everyday role given his positional versatility and the fact that Carlos Correa is once again dealing with plantar fasciitis.
Sep 10 2023Castro went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double and two runs scored in Saturday's 8-4 victory over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro doubled in the bottom of the second before coming around to score on a Donovan Solano single, making it a 2-2 game. The left fielder then added a solo homer in the eighth to extend Minnesota's lead to four runs, and he finished with three hits on the day -- his first time accomplishing that feat since July 18. Castro is now batting .471 in September and has recorded multiple hits in three of his last five games.
Sep 5 2023Castro went 2-for-3 with a walk, two runs and an RBI in Monday's 20-6 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro did a little bit of everything for the Twins in the blowout victory, starting in center field before spending two innings at third base and then pitching the final inning of the game. After returning to the Twins' active roster over the weekend following a three-week stay on the injured list due to the oblique strain, Castro could get a look as the team's preferred option in center field in the short term while both Michael Taylor (hamstring) and Byron Buxton (knee) remain on the shelf.
Sep 3 2023Castro (oblique) was activated from the 10-day injured list Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old has been sidelined since Aug. 12 with an oblique strain but will rejoin the Twins on Sunday after a three-game minor-league rehab assignment. With Michael Taylor landing on the shelf with a hamstring strain, Castro could see regular run in center field for the near future.
Sep 2 2023Castro (oblique) will be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Sunday's game against the Rangers, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Things seemed to be trending that way, and a roster spot opened up with Michael Taylor (hamstring) expected to land on the IL. Castro could see playing time in center field while Taylor is out and, of course, is also capable of filling in at multiple other positions.
Sep 1 2023Castro (oblique) is expected to join the Twins this weekend in Texas and could be activated Sunday, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro had been on a rehab assignment at Triple-A St. Paul but left Wednesday for the birth of his second daughter. It looks like he'll be activated this weekend and will not need any more rehab games. Castro was placed on the injured list Aug. 15.
Aug 28 2023Castro (oblique) is 2-for-7 in two rehab games at Triple-A Rochester, but it's not clear when he'll be activated from the 10-day injured list, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: From a health standpoint, Castro looks ready to return from the IL, but his wife is due to give birth Wednesday, so he could end up immediately heading to the paternity list if activated Tuesday or Wednesday. With that in mind, Castro may not be cleared to play in games for the Twins until after the roster expands to 28 men Friday.
Aug 28 2023Castro (oblique) is 2-for-7 in two rehab games at Triple-A Rochester, but it's not clear when he'll be activated from the injured list. Castro's wife is due with the couple's second daughter on Aug. 30, which will necessitate a paternity leave, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro appears to be ready to return from the injured list, but the Twins may wait to activate him until after his paternity leave or activate him from the injured list and immediately place him on the paternity list in the majors. Either way, his return date is not clear.
Aug 24 2023Castro (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro was placed on the injured list Aug. 15 and is now set to begin the final stage of his recovery. The Twins haven't indicated how long they plan to keep Castro on assignment, but there's a good chance he returns before the end of August. The 26-year-old utilityman was slashing .235/.323/.383 through 93 plate appearances since the All-Star break prior to getting injured.
Aug 15 2023Castro was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to Aug. 12, with a mild left oblique strain, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the move being retroactive, Castro will be eligible to return in a week and the fact that the Twins are referring to the injury as mild suggests he might have a shot to be ready at that time. Castro has put up a .692 OPS with five home runs and 29 stolen bases in a super utility role for Minnesota this season.
Aug 13 2023Castro (back) isn't in the Twins' lineup Sunday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to back tightness, and his injury will keep him out for another game Sunday. The 26-year-old utilityman will get to take advantage of Minnesota's scheduled day off Monday before potentially returning to the lineup Tuesday against the Tigers.
Aug 12 2023Castro was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies due to lower-back tightness, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro had been set to play third base. Jorge Polanco will slide over to the hot corner in Castro's absence, with Edouard Julien taking Polanco's spot at second and Ryan Jeffers joining the lineup to take Julien's vacated designated hitter spot.
Aug 10 2023Castro went 1-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a steal in Wednesday's 9-5 loss to Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro's now recorded exactly one hit in seven straight games, sporting a .810 OPS over that span. The 26-year-old utilityman has been an unexpected source of speed this season -- he's now 29-for-33 on stolen base attempts, tying him for fifth most in the league, after swiping nine bags in each of his previous two seasons. Castro's positional versatility has afforded him regular at-bats in his first year with the Twins. He's now slashing .247/.329/.380 with five homers, 42 runs scored and 26 RBI across 308 plate appearances.
Aug 7 2023Castro will start at third base and bat seventh in Monday's game against the Tigers, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Michael Taylor appears to have wrested the everyday center field role away from Castro, the latter's defensive versatility will allow him to stick in the lineup for the fifth game in a row. Castro has now picked up three starts at third base and two in left field over those five games, contributing two stolen bases during that stretch to bring his total up to a team-high 28 for the season. The 26-year-old looks like he'll remain a mainstay in the lineup versus left-handed pitching, and he should be able to work his way into the starting nine at least semi-regularly versus right-handed pitching, too.
Aug 2 2023Castro is not in the lineup Wednesday versus the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Michael Taylor will make a third straight start in center field for the Twins. Castro has put together a few multi-hit games in recent weeks, but he's slashing just .246/.330/.369 across 277 total plate appearances this year.
Aug 1 2023Castro is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll take a seat for the series opener in St. Louis after he closed July on a high note, batting .324/.425/.441 with three extra-base hits, six stolen bases, five RBI and three runs over his final 11 games of the month. Michael Taylor will spell Castro in center field and hit ninth.
Jul 30 2023Castro went 1-for-2 with a walk and an RBI in Saturday's 10-7 loss to the Royals. He also reached base on a hit by pitch. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After missing three consecutive games last weekend with a bout of conjunctivitis, Castro has been dialed back in at the plate since re-entering the lineup Monday. While making three starts in center field and two at third base over his last five contests, Castro is getting on base at a .429 clip and has bagged three steals to go with two extra-base hits, two RBI and two runs. He'll start in left field in Sunday's series finale and will likely see most of his playing time in the outfield moving forward now that infielder Jorge Polanco has returned from the 10-day injured list.
Jul 24 2023Castro (eye) will start at third base and bat sixth in Monday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro is back in the lineup for the first time since Thursday after a bout with conjunctivitis kept him on the bench for the entire three-game series with the White Sox over the weekend. Fortunately for the Twins, Castro showed enough improvement in his recovery from pink eye to make a cameo in Sunday's 5-4 win, as he went 1-for-2 with a double, a stolen base, an RBI and a run upon entering the game in the bottom of the ninth. Now that he's been cleared to start again, Castro should take back a near-everyday role for Minnesota.
Jul 23 2023Castro (eye) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll take a seat for the third day in a row while he battles an eye infection. Michael Taylor will pick up another start in center field and will bat ninth in the series finale.
Jul 22 2023Castro (eye) will remain on the bench for Saturday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro and Joey Gallo were both scratched Friday due to pink eye, and neither player is ready to return Saturday. Michael Taylor will again cover for Castro in center field.
Jul 21 2023Castro was scratched from the lineup Friday against the White Sox due to conjunctivitis, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Donovan Solano will cover third base instead as Castro grabs some treatment and rest. He'll presumably be able to return to action at some point during the Twins' three-game weekend series versus Chicago.
Jul 20 2023Castro is starting in center field for the third day in a row Thursday in Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It seems that Castro occupies the strong side of a center field platoon with Michael Taylor, who had been playing regularly for about a month. In his last two starts, Castro has gone 5-for-10 with two RBI and two steals.
Jul 18 2023Castro went 3-for-5 with a stolen base and two RBI in Tuesday's 10-3 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Prior to Tuesday, Castro was hitting just .138 in July, going 2-for-29 over 11 contests. The versatile 26-year-old has offset some of his struggles with a 7:9 BB:K this month. He's slashing a modest .243/.321/.364 with five home runs, 21 steals, 20 RBI and 35 runs scored over 241 plate appearances.
Jul 7 2023Castro went 1-for-3 with a walk, one RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 3-1 extra-inning loss to the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro was the only Minnesota batter to get on base multiple times in the low-scoring contest. While he's gone just 3-for-14 over six games in July, he's also drawn six walks and notched four steals this month. The versatile 26-year-old is slashing .247/.326/.371 with 19 thefts, five home runs, 18 RBI and 33 runs scored over 219 plate appearances. He continues to see the bulk of his playing time between left field and center field.
Jul 4 2023Castro went 1-for-2 with two walks, a run and two stolen bases against the Royals in Monday's 8-4 victory. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro came into the contest with a poor 5.4 percent walk rate, so it's notable that he took two free passes. The patience paid off for him, as he stole second base following each of his walks. Castro isn't quite an everyday player for the Twins, but his versatility has helped him stay in the lineup most days, and he's etched out some fantasy value thanks to a team-high 17 thefts in 20 attempts.
Jun 26 2023Castro went 2-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro tallied his 14th stolen base of the year, which currently leads the team and is already the most stolen bases by any Twins player since Byron Buxton had 14 in 2019. The 26-year-old has been seeing the ball well over the second half of June; he's slashing .323/.400/.387 with three RBI, eight runs and a 4:5 BB:K in 10 games since June 15. His positional versatility should keep him in the lineup more times than not, as he's been a welcomed addition in his first year with the ballclub.
Jun 21 2023Castro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro will take a seat after he started each of the past four games at three different positions while going 4-for-15 with three runs and an RBI. Though he lacks a direct path to an everyday role at any one lineup spot, Castro's defensive versatility may allow him to continue seeing fairly steady playing time.
Jun 11 2023Castro is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro will see his run of eight consecutive starts come to an end after he went 3-for-30 with 12 strikeouts during that span. Despite his recent lack of productivity, Castro's ability to play multiple spots in the infield and outfield has helped him maintain steady playing time while the Twins have endured numerous injuries to position players. Castro will likely be battling Donovan Solano for a regular lineup spot until the Twins get one of Byron Buxton (rib), Jorge Polanco (hamstring) or Joey Gallo (hamstring) back from the injured list.
Jun 8 2023Castro is starting at second base and batting leadoff Thursday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This marks a sixth straight start for Castro, though it's his first look out of the leadoff spot. Jorge Polanco is taking a DH day with Byron Buxton (rib) now sitting on the injured list.
Jun 7 2023Castro will start in center field and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro is in the lineup for a fifth consecutive game, this time replacing a resting Michael Taylor in center after Castro had most recently picked up a pair of starts apiece in left field and at third base. With Joey Gallo (hamstring) and Byron Buxton (rib) both recently landing on the injured list, Castro could be in store for a semi-regular spot in the Minnesota lineup so long as he's producing at the plate.
Jun 5 2023Castro went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Suynday's 2-1 loss to the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro struck out his other three times at the plate but made things interesting with a solo home run in the eighth to make it a 2-1 deficit for the Twins. His defensive versatility and hot hitting have made it difficult for manager Rocco Baldelli to keep him out of the lineup. Since May 16, Castro is slashing .323/.348/.548 with four homers, eight RBI and 13 runs scored, though he does have an ugly 1:24 BB:K in 17 games over that span. He should continue to see consistent work with several players currently ailing with minor injuries or illnesses.
Jun 1 2023Castro went 2-for-4 with a walk, three runs and a stolen base in Wednesday's 8-2 victory versus Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro worked as a catalyst for the Twins' offense from the No. 8 spot in the order, reaching base three times and scoring on each occasion. He finished with his fourth multi-hit appearance over his past six games, a span in which he's slashing .455/.520/.773 with two homers, three RBI, nine runs and five steals in five attempts. Castro's versatility is helping him play on a near-everyday basis -- over his past three contests, he's started once at third base, once in left field and once in center field.
May 29 2023Castro went 2-for-5 with a run and a stolen base against Houston in an extra-inning victory Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro has been surging at the plate and on the basepaths recently, going 8-for-18 with four steals over his past five games. He's also racked up two homers, three RBI and six runs over that span, helping him gain some momentum as a fantasy waiver-wire add. Castro was seeing sporadic playing time earlier in the campaign but has become a fixture in the lineup of late, in part due to his ability to play multiple positions in both the outfield and infield.
May 27 2023Castro went 2-for-4 with two homers, three RBI, three runs scored and a steal in Saturday's victory over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro has gone from an afterthought on the Minnesota roster (he barely made the major league roster as a spring non-roster invitee) to an important fill-in and fantasy producer. Castro has four home runs and eight steals in 40 games. His success may be fueled by a high .339 BABIP, but he's a viable option for deeper formats while hot and playing nearly everyday amid several injuries in the Minnesota lineup. He does have a 95th percentile Max Exit Velocity, according to BaseballSavant.com, so there's some reason to believe in his recent power.
May 24 2023Castro will start in left field and bat sixth Wednesday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro continues to be one of the main beneficiaries of the Twins' onslaught of injuries, as the versatile utility man will pick up his eighth consecutive start Wednesday at his fourth different position. Over the previous seven games, Castro has gone 8-for-28 (.286 average) with a home run, three RBI and three stolen bases, though he's failed to draw a walk over that stretch and is striking out at a 37.9 percent clip.
May 20 2023Castro went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro smacked a 412-foot shot to left in the seventh inning, giving the Twins a 4-3 lead. The outfielder is now on a four-game hit streak and also has hits in six of his last seven contests. He had just a .176 batting average in April but is now up to .221, and he should remain in a utility role for the Twins.
May 18 2023Castro went 1-for-4 with a run scored and a steal in Wednesday's loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro has three steals in his last two games as he improves to 5-for-7 on stolen base attempts this season. While Castro hasn't been starting regularly for Minnesota, he's received a fair amount of at-bats while filling a utility role. Castro is slashing .219/.296/.328 with a home run, 10 runs scored and five RBI through 71 plate appearances.
May 16 2023Castro went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a pair of stolen bases in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Twins manager Rocco Baldelli told reporters last week that Castro would share time with Kyle Farmer at third base, but that hasn't happened yet. Tuesday was Castro's third start in the last seven games, and he's been limited to filling in as a corner outfielder. He earned his third multi-hit effort of the season in this contest. He's slashing just .217/.299/.333 with four steals, one home run, five RBI and nine runs scored through 67 plate appearances as a utility man this season.
May 10 2023Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said Wednesday that Castro and Kyle Farmer will split time at third base following Jose Miranda's demotion, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer is starting at the hot corner and batting sixth Wednesday night against the Padres and right-hander Seth Lugo. Castro is a switch-hitter who has generally been more effective versus lefties than righties. This figures to play out as a platoon-ish timeshare while Miranda tries to find a groove at Triple-A St. Paul.
Apr 30 2023Castro went 1-for-3 with an RBI single, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 8-4 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro got involved during a seven-run third inning for the Twins with an RBI base hit to right. He wound up stealing second and came around to score to extend the lead to 8-0. It was his first hit since April 20 and his first solen base of the year. The 26-year-old has struggled to produce much in the early going of the season, slashing .176/.300/.324 with three extra base hits, four RBI, five runs and a 4:10 BB:K over 40 plate appearances.
Apr 4 2023Castro is starting in left field and batting seventh for the Twins in Tuesday's game versus the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's Castro's first start of the season and he gets to go up against reigning National League Cy Young winner Sandy Alcantara. Normal left field Trevor Larnach is sliding over to right to cover for Max Kepler (knee).
Mar 29 2023Castro is listed on the Twins' major-league roster ahead of Opening Day. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Alex Kirilloff (wrist) and Jorge Polanco (knee) headed for the injured list to start the season, Castro will fill the openings in Minnesota's 40-man and major-league rosters. The 25-year-old infielder had a great spring, slashing .250/.375/.575 across 48 plate appearances, but probably won't get much playing time and will likely return to Triple-A once Kirilloff and/or Polanco come off the IL.
Nov 18 2022The Tigers declined to tender Castro a contract for 2023. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There was some buzz around Castro upon his arrival in 2019. While it didn't pan out with the Tigers, Castro is still only 25 years old and he showed flashes during the shortened 2020 season. Castro can play both middle infield spots and even got some run in center field last season.
Nov 8 2022The Tigers announced Tuesday that Castro (hamstring) is fully healthy and taking part in in his normal offseason program, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro missed the end of the season after he landed on the injured list with a hamstring strain in late September. The 25-year-old appeared in 112 games in 2022 and had a .241/.284/.367 slash line with eight home runs, 31 RBI, 47 runs and nine stolen bases. He'll likely be competing for a utility role in spring training.
Sep 30 2022Castro (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The move was an expected one, as Castro was ruled out for the season after straining his left hamstring while running the bases Thursday against the Royals. Castro will end the year with a .241/.284/.367 slash line, homering eight times and stealing nine bases in 112 games. Brendon Davis was recalled to take his place on the roster.
Sep 29 2022Castro (hamstring) will miss the rest of the season, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After leaving Thursday's victory over Kansas City early with a strained left hamstring, Castro will officially be shut down for the season. He finishes the season with a .651 OPS -- up from .624 in 2021 -- alongside seven home runs and 30 RBI. The Tigers will officially announce the roster move and his replacement Friday.
Sep 18 2022Castro went 1-for-3 with a walk, a two-run home run and two runs scored in Sunday's loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro's seventh home run of the season put the Tigers up 2-1 in the bottom of the first inning, and he also walked and scored in the sixth. The 25-year-old has seen a decent amount of playing time this year, though he hasn't done a ton at the plate with a .240 batting average and .645 OPS. Despite the mediocre offensive production, Castro's ability to play the infield and outfield should keep him in the mix for a meaningful role in 2023.
Sep 10 2022Castro is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro hasn't taken a meaningful step forward this season, slashing .243/.287/.355 with six home runs and seven stolen bases in 100 games. That line looks even worse considering that he's now primarily playing the corner outfield rather than the middle infield. Victor Reyes will be the right fielder Saturday.
Sep 4 2022Castro is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus Kansas City, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro started the past five games and will head to the bench Sunday after going 4-for-18 with a home run, two RBI and two runs during that span. Ryan Kreidler will step in at the keystone and bat seventh in the series finale.
Sep 2 2022Castro went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-4 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro belted a solo homer during Detroit's four-run fifth inning against Daniel Lynch. The 25-year-old utility man was hitting .208 (10-for-48) over his previous 15 games since his last three-hit effort Aug. 11. He improved his season slash line to .249/.294/.367 with 23 extra-base hits and 40 runs scored through 337 plate appearances.
Aug 28 2022Castro is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro made starts at second base, shortstop and right field over his past three games but will head to the bench Sunday after he hit .250 with three RBI during that span. Kody Clemens will take over at the keystone while Victor Reyes mans right field.
Aug 24 2022Castro will start at shortstop and bat fifth in Wednesday's game against the Giants, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll be making his fifth consecutive start, with two coming at the keystone, two coming in right field and one coming at shortstop over that stretch. Of the three positions, second base will likely be the primary home for Castro for the time being, after the Tigers placed Jonathan Schoop (ankle) on the injured list Tuesday. Castro has made the most of his opportunities so far in August, as he's getting on base at a .355 clip this month while chipping in a home run and two stolen bases.
Aug 17 2022Castro (wrist) went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to a wrist injury and was on the bench to begin Wednesday's contest, but when Harold Castro left the game with thumb soreness, Willi Castro got the call. The latter ended up hitting his fifth home run of the season, and it looks like his wrist issue is behind him. Willi Castro may see some more infield work if Harold Castro has to miss any extended time.
Aug 16 2022Castro was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Guardians due to a wrist injury, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old was originally started to start Tuesday, but he was scratched from the starting nine since he jammed his wrist on a slide Monday and is still bothered by the injury. Castro should be considered day-to-day while Akil Baddoo starts in left field.
Aug 15 2022Castro will sit Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader with the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro will get breather in Monday's matinee after he went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts in Sunday's loss to the White Sox. Akil Baddoo will take over in left field and bat ninth in Game 1.
Aug 13 2022Castro will sit Saturday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro sits after starting six of the last seven games, with four of those starts coming in right field. Victor Reyes will fill that position Saturday.
Aug 12 2022Castro went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Thursday's extra-inning loss to the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro, who played at third base and right field in this one, recorded his first three-hit effort since May 10. The 25-year-old has been playing well this month with a .286/.375/.393 slash line across eight games. His versatility is allowing him to play regularly for the Tigers, giving him some fantasy utility while he's producing at the plate.
Aug 10 2022Castro is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro started the past four games and will take a seat after going 4-for-16 with two doubles and two runs during that span. Akil Baddoo and Victor Reyes will man the corner outfield spots Wednesday for Detroit.
Aug 4 2022Castro isn't starting Thursday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro started the last four games and went 1-for-11 with three runs, a stolen base, two walks and three strikeouts. Victor Reyes is shifting to left field while Daz Cameron starts in right.
Aug 2 2022Castro went 0-for-2 with a pair of walks, a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro had hit safely in five of his last six games, but he wasn't able to do so Tuesday. Instead, he drew multiple walks for just the second time all season. The steal was his sixth of the year and first since July 12. The 25-year-old utility man is slashing .244/.282/.353 with four home runs, 18 RBI and 31 runs scored through 255 plate appearances.
Jul 30 2022Castro isn't starting Saturday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro hit solo home runs in the last two matchups and is in the midst of a four-game hitting streak. However, he'll get a day off Saturday while Jeimer Candelario is starting at third base with Riley Greene starting in center field.
Jul 28 2022Castro went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro hit his third home run of the season and first since June 13 in the second inning. The 25-year-old looked like he was taking over the everyday role at third base heading into the All-Star break, though Jeimer Candelario has seemingly retaken the job. As a result, Castro is seeing more time in right field, which is where he started Thursday. He's only batting .248 with a .629 OPS, so he doesn't have a ton of fantasy appeal given his playing time and performance.
Jul 27 2022Castro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro will take a seat after he started each of the past three games in right field while going 3-for-12 with three runs over that stretch. Victor Reyes will get the nod in right field in Wednesday's series finale, but Castro looks as though he could be the Tigers' preferred option at the position until Austin Meadows (Achilles) is ready to return from the 10-day injured list.
Jul 25 2022Castro will start in right field and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro appeared to overtake Jeimer Candelario as Detroit's top third baseman heading into the All-Star break, but the latter player has now picked up four of five starts at the position to begin the second half. Meanwhile, Castro has made all three of his starts in right field, where he'll likely be part of a timeshare with Akil Baddoo and Victor Reyes until Austin Meadows (Achilles) is back from the injured list.
Jul 23 2022Castro isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro went 0-for-5 with two strikeouts during the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against Oakland and will be held out of the lineup for a second consecutive game. Jeimer Candelario is starting at the hot corner and batting sixth.
Jul 21 2022Castro isn't starting the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro started in right field during the first game of the twin bill and went 0-for-5 with two strikeouts. Jeimer Candelario is starting at third base while Victor Reyes takes over in right field.
Jul 17 2022Castro will start at third base and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro will be making his second start in three games at the hot corner and appears to have usurped the struggling Jeimer Candelario as the Tigers' top option at the position. Through 13 July contests, Castro is hitting .227 with three stolen bases, five runs and two RBI.
Jul 13 2022Castro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro will take a seat in the series finale after he started each of the Tigers' past three games at three different positions (right field, center field and third base). Though he's hitting just .231 in July, Castro has provided some fantasy intrigue in the form of three stolen bases. He doesn't have a clear path to everyday playing time at the moment, but Castro could be a name to monitor in deeper mixed leagues if he ends up settling into a full-time role at some position.
Jul 12 2022Castro went 0-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 7-5 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro has turned to speed more often lately, logging three of his five thefts this year in his last five games. He's gone 4-for-19 with a walk, an RBI and three runs scored in that span. The 25-year-old utility man still has a decent .255/.290/.355 slash line with two home runs, 15 RBI, 23 runs scored, 10 doubles and two triples in 214 plate appearances, but he's lacking a guaranteed place in the lineup. Most of his starts lately have been in right field with Austin Meadows (Achilles) out, but Castro's also seen time in center field and at third base, playing at the latter Tuesday.
Jul 10 2022Castro is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro started three of the past four games and will take a seat Sunday after going 1-for-11 with an RBI, a run and a stolen base during that span. Victor Reyes will start in right field and bat ninth for the Tigers in the series finale.
Jul 5 2022Castro is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After seeing a run of four consecutive starts come to an end in the second game of Monday's doubleheader, Castro will remain on the bench Tuesday while Victor Reyes gets another turn in right field. The two players still look to be part of a timeshare at the position, especially while Castro continues to swing a hot bat. Unless he's used as a pinch hitter off the bench, Castro will put his six-game hitting streak on hold Tuesday.
Jun 29 2022Castro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro will move back to the bench after he was one of the few productive hitters for Detroit in a 4-3 loss Tuesday, when he went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run. Victor Reyes will re-enter the starting nine in place of Castro and should serve as the team's primary right fielder until Austin Meadows (Achilles) is back from the 10-day injured list.
Jun 20 2022Castro remains out of the lineup for Monday's game in Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro finds himself on the bench for the second game in a row and looks like he'll have to handle a fourth-outfielder role for the time being after Detroit promoted top prospect Riley Greene from Triple-A Toledo over the weekend. Meanwhile, Victor Reyes has hit .333 since coming off the injured list June 11 and seems to have solidified himself as the Tigers' top right fielder for the time being, though both he and Castro will likely face a tougher path to playing time whenever Austin Meadows (illness) comes off the COVID-19-related IL.
Jun 19 2022Castro went 2-for-5 with a triple, two RBI and a run scored in Saturday's victory over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro's first RBI came thanks to savvy baserunning from Jonathan Schoop, who scored on a double play. Castro then tripled home Spencer Torkelson in the fifth inning. The shortstop's bat has woken up recently. After going hitless in two games, Castro now has five hits in his last three, including two two-hit games. He is slashing .262/.294/.369 on the season.
Jun 17 2022Castro was added to the lineup for Friday's game against the Rangers, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro was initially slated to get a day off after drawing four consecutive starts, but he'll start in center field and bat third after Austin Meadows (undisclosed) was a late scratch. Castro went 3-for-16 with a homer, three runs and five strikeouts over the last five games.
Jun 13 2022Castro went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Monday's loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lance Lynn was making his 2022 debut for Chicago and Castro gave him a rude welcome, taking him deep on his first pitch of the game. It was just the second home run of the season for Castro, who's batting .264 for the year but has slowed down some in June with a .235 average this month. Still, on a Detroit team that lacks a ton of offensive weapons, the 25-year-old should continue to see plenty of playing time.
Jun 10 2022Castro is not in the starting lineup for Friday's contest against the Blue Jays, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro will rest for a second consecutive game Friday with Derek Hill returning to the lineup in center field and batting ninth. The 24-year-old may see some extra playing time in the near future with Daz Cameron (undisclosed) on the COVID list.
Jun 8 2022Castro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro will take a seat for the first time since May 26, breaking a streak of 11 consecutive starts for the 25-year-old, who slashed .238/.267/.310 with three extra-base hits (all doubles) and a stolen base during that stretch. He'll cede leadoff duties Wednesday to Harold Castro, while Kody Clemens fills in for him in left field.
Jun 1 2022Castro went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Wednesday's win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro led off both games in Tuesday's doubleheader and did so again Wednesday. Regular leadoff hitter Robbie Grossman (neck) is currently on the injured list, so Castro might stick in the spot a little longer. He's swung the bat well this year with a .283 batting average, so he figures to have some elevated fantasy value for however long he's atop the lineup in Detroit.
May 31 2022Castro will start in left field and bat leadoff in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 2-for-3 with two RBI while batting out of the No. 6 spot in the order in Sunday's 7-5 win, Castro will get a look in the leadoff role for the first time in 2022. While usual table setter Robbie Grossman (neck) is sidelined, the Tigers could audition a number of players atop the lineup, with Castro and utility man Harold Castro having now received looks in the leadoff role in the two games since Grossman landed on the injured list.
May 26 2022Castro is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro started the past eight games but will take a seat after going 5-for-31 during that stretch. Robbie Grossman, Derek Hill and Daz Cameron will start from left to right in the outfield.
May 20 2022Castro is starting in left field and batting second in Friday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This will be Castro's fourth straight start, as his bat is keeping him in the lineup. The 25-year-old is slashing .322/.359/.424 to go with a home run and four RBI. His past four starts have all been in left field, though he's also appeared in center and at shortstop on occasion this year.
May 15 2022Castro is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro has been hot lately, slashing .367/.375/.533 across his last 10 games, but he'll get a day off Sunday. Detroit activated both Austin Meadows (illness) and Victor Reyes (quadriceps) before the game, and the two are starting in the outfield along with Robbie Grossman. Castro should still see some playing time if he continues to hit, but he now has more competition for starts.
May 14 2022Castro went 1-for-3 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Friday's win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro has been rolling lately, as he's 8-for-18 across his past five games with an RBI and three runs scored. The 25-year-old started in left field Friday, with Derek Hill getting center. With Akil Baddoo at Triple-A, it looks like Castro will continue to serve as something of a utility outfielder, and he should see regular starts while he's hot at the plate.
May 12 2022Castro went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Thursday's loss to the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Making his fourth consecutive start, Castro kept producing at the plate, as he's gone 7-for-15 during this stretch. He's not quite yet an everyday player, but the 25-year-old is getting an extended look, and he could continue to push Derek Hill for time in center field. Castro is now batting .325 on the season across 16 games.
May 10 2022Castro went 5-for-7 with a walk and a run scored across both games of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro got the start in left field for Game 1, then shifted over to center in the second game. The 25-year-old used to primarily play in the infield, though he's expanded his defensive versatility, which has helped him earn more playing time. With Akil Baddoo recently demoted to Triple-A, Castro and his .344 batting average may see more outfield run moving forward, though Derek Hill is still the presumptive starter in center, with Robbie Grossman and Austin Meadows in the corners.
Apr 17 2022The Tigers recalled Castro from Triple-A Toledo on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro will provide the Tigers with some reinforcement in the infield following Javier Baez's (thumb) placement on the injured list Saturday. While Baez is out, the switch-hitting Castro could fill the smaller side of a platoon at shortstop with the lefty-hitting Harold Castro.
Apr 16 2022Castro was removed from Saturday's lineup at Triple-A Toledo, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Javier Baez (thumb) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday, and it seems likely that Castro will join the major-league club to provide depth at shortstop. Even if the 24-year-old is ultimately called up, Harold Castro should serve as the Tigers' primary shortstop in Baez's absence.
Apr 6 2022Castro will begin the 2022 season with Triple-A Toledo, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro batted .296 with four extra-base hits and five runs over 27 at-bats this spring, but he'll start the year in Triple-A. With his ability to play almost all the positions on the field, the 24-year-old will likely rejoin the big-league club relatively soon. In 125 games with the Tigers in 2021, Castro slashed .220/.273/.351 with 24 extra-base hits, 38 RBI, 56 runs and nine stolen bases.
Apr 4 2022Castro played some center field in Monday's Grapefruit League game, and Detroit manager A.J. Hinch said he wants to "expand Willi's defensive versatility," Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro was already likely to play more in the outfield with Riley Greene (foot) and Derek Hill (hamstring) both out to begin the regular season, but center field would be new for him at the MLB level. Castro primarily played at second base last year (91 games) and also made 10 appearances in left. The 24-year-old has been inconsistent with the bat in the majors, though he may have an opportunity in 2022 to see semi-regular playing time and perhaps get going offensively. He's off to a promising start with a .939 OPS across 13 spring contests.
Apr 2 2022With Riley Greene (foot) and Derek Hill (hamstring) both out to begin the regular season, Castro may see more playing time in the outfield, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro seemed in danger of being left off the roster entirely a few days ago, but the injuries have changed things in the Detroit outfield. Victor Reyes will likely be the starter in center field, with Akil Baddoo and Robbie Grossman in the corners. That'll leave Castro and Eric Haase as outfield depth options. This certainly is a boost to Castro's fantasy outlook in the short term, though he still may not play enough to really be on the map.
Mar 31 2022Castro could be left off the Tigers' Opening Day roster and start the season in the minors instead, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro seems to be competing with Harold Castro for a utility role, with the latter seemingly ahead in that race. Willi Castro has become a more versatile defender the past few years, which has helped him earn playing time at the MLB level. However, he slashed just .220/.273/.351 in 125 games for the Tigers last season. Harold Castro, meanwhile, was better across the board with a .283/.310/.359 line in 106 games.
Oct 3 2021Castro went 3-for-4 with a triple and a run scored in Sunday's win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro singled and came around to score on a double as part of a three-run ninth inning that propelled the Tigers to the 5-2 win. The 24-year-old had a disappointing season, seeing his OPS fall from .931 in 2020 to .624 this year. Castro is still young and talented, so Detroit will probably give him the opportunity to get back on track next year, potentially sticking him in left field or at second base.
Oct 2 2021Castro isn't starting Saturday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro started the last two games and went 3-for-7 with an RBI, a stolen base and a strikeout. Robbie Grossman will shift to left field while Daz Cameron starts in right.
Sep 29 2021Castro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After drawing starts in left field Sunday and Monday, Castro will stick on the bench for a second day in a row while Detroit manager A.J. Hinch rolls out an outfield of Robbie Grossman, Akil Baddoo and Daz Cameron. With a .585 OPS at the big-league level since the All-Star break, Castro looks like he may have to settle for a part-time role as the season winds down.
Sep 28 2021Castro isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro will get a breather after he went 1-for-7 with a strikeout across the last two games. Eric Haase will shift to left field while Dustin Garneau starts at catcher.
Sep 25 2021Castro will sit Saturday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro appears to be falling out of favor, as he's now been on the bench for three straight games. Isaac Paredes starts at second base.
Sep 24 2021Castro will not start Friday against Kansas City, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro finds himself on the bench for the second straight game and the fourth time in six contests. His .149/.231/.170 slash line over his last 18 games doesn't make a particularly compelling case for everyday at-bats. Harold Castro will be the starting second baseman Friday.
Sep 21 2021Castro is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro will take a seat for the third time in five games, allowing Isaac Paredes to get a turn at second base. While filling in at shortstop for a resting Niko Goodrum in Monday's 4-3 win, Castro went 1-for-3 with a run.
Sep 19 2021Castro is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rays, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro went 0-for-3 during Saturday's contest and will take a seat for the second time in the past three games. Harold Castro will start at the keystone in his place.
Sep 17 2021Castro will sit Friday against the Rays, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro has struggled to a .146/.239/.171 line over his last 16 games. Harold Castro will take over at second base.
Sep 12 2021Castro is not starting Sunday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The infielder gets a day off after hitting .111 with a double and zero RBI in his last 10 games. Harold Castro is starting at second base and batting sixth in Sunday's series finale.
Sep 10 2021Castro went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 10-4 win over Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old singled, stole second and scored on a Jonathan Schoop grand slam in the seventh inning. Castro has struggled at the plate lately, going just 3-for-29 with four walks in his last 12 games. The infielder has a poor .212/.270/.350 slash line in 414 plate appearances while adding nine home runs, 37 RBI, 53 runs scored and seven stolen bases in 11 attempts.
Sep 8 2021Castro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro started the first two games of the Tigers' series in Pittsburgh, going 0-for-3 with two walks between those contests. With no designated hitter available in the National League park, Miguel Cabrera will pick up a start at first base, while Jonathan Schoop picks up a start at Castro's usual post at second base.
Sep 4 2021Castro will sit Saturday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro sits for the second game in a row and the third time in four days. Jonathan Schoop will again start at second base, with Miguel Cabrera starting at first due to the lack of a designated hitter under National League rules.
Sep 3 2021Castro is not in Friday's lineup against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harold Castro will start at shortstop while Jonathan Schoop slides over to second base.
Sep 1 2021Castro isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro has gone 1-for-13 with a walk and two strikeouts across his last five appearances, and he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Harold Castro will start at second base and bat seventh.
Aug 30 2021Castro is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll cede second-base duties to Harold Castro for the make-up game with Minnesota. Willi Castro went 0-for-9 during the Tigers' weekend series with the Blue Jays, bringing his season-long slash line down to .216/.271/.359.
Aug 24 2021Castro is on the bench for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A 2-for-5, two-double performance Sunday raised Castro's average to .250 with two home runs and three RBI in his last 10 games. Jonathan Schoop is playing second base Tuesday, with Miguel Cabrera getting the start at first.
Aug 22 2021Castro is starting at second base and batting seventh in Sunday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro got the day off Saturday but will return for the series finale. The 24-year-old had been getting some run in left field recently, but with the Tigers designating Renato Nunez for assignment on Saturday, there could be more time available for Castro in the infield. Sunday's alignment could become the norm, with Castro at second, Jonathan Schoop at first and Miguel Cabrera serving as the DH.
Aug 21 2021Castro isn't starting Saturday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro is likely in line for increased playing time in the middle infield after Renato Nunez was designated for assignment Saturday, but he'll get a breather after he went 4-for-16 with two solo homers and three runs across the last four games. Harold Castro will start at second base while Zack Short takes over at shortstop.
Aug 19 2021Castro went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Thursday's loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro homered for the second straight game, bringing him up to nine long balls for the season. He played second base in this one, though he's also seen time in left field recently. Castro has struggled most of the year, as his OPS is still at just .632, though added defensive versatility could help his cause heading into 2022.
Aug 18 2021Castro went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro once again got the start in left field, and the 24-year-old popped his eighth home run of the season in the fifth inning, but that was all Detroit could muster in a 3-1 defeat with Shohei Ohtani on cruise control on the mound. The Tigers are taking a long look at Castro in left, with Harold Castro getting more run at shortstop and Jonathan Schoop locking down the keystone. Willi Castro is only batting .216 this season, but he looked better in 2020 and figures to still be in the team's plans next year, especially if he finishes off this campaign on a positive note.
Aug 15 2021Castro will start in left field and bat seventh Sunday against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro had started exclusively at second base and shortstop this season before getting the nod in left field during Saturday's 6-4 win, finishing the day 1-for-3 with two runs and a pair of stolen bases. Back in the lineup in left field for the second game in a row, Castro could end up settling in at the position in the short term while the Tigers wait for the likes of Derek Hill (rib), Akil Baddoo (concussion) and Niko Goodrum (groin) to return from the injured list.
Aug 10 2021Castro went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple, a run scored and three RBI in Tuesday's win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro had a much-needed good day at the plate, as he came into Tuesday's contest mired in a 2-for-25 slump. It's been a struggle all season for the 24-year-old, who's been unable to follow up on a strong 2020 campaign in which he slashed .349/.381/.550 across 36 games. He's now slashing .214/.271/.354 through 90 games this season. Despite some rough performances, Castro should continue to see fairly regular playing time for the Tigers, at least while Isaac Paredes (hip) remains sidelined.
Aug 4 2021Castro isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro has gone 0-for-14 with five strikeouts across his last four appearances, and he'll retreat to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Jonathan Schoop will take his place at the keystone while Miguel Cabrera starts at first base.
Aug 1 2021Castro is out of the lineup Sunday against the Orioles, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since his July 22 call-up from Triple-A Toledo, Castro has appeared in 10 games for the Tigers while slashing .211/.225/.421 over that stretch. Despite the mediocre production, Castro continues to hold down the fort at second base, but he'll cede the keystone to Harold Castro in the series finale. Both Castros could soon see their opportunities at the position dwindle with both Isaac Paredes (hip) and Niko Goodrum (calf) in the midst of minor-league rehab assignments and due to come off the injured list soon.
Jul 29 2021Castro went 2-for-4 with a triple, two runs and two RBI in Wednesday's 17-14 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro delivered one of his best all-around box-score lines on the season, though it was overshadowed by several players on both sides coming through with big statistical performances. Even so, the solid day that the dish should help keep Castro locked into an everyday role at the keystone while the Tigers wait for Niko Goodrum (calf) to return from the injured list.
Jul 25 2021Castro is starting at second base and batting seventh in Sunday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro will be starting for the fourth straight time since getting recalled from Triple-A Toledo He homered as part of a two-hit performance Friday, and the team is hoping a short stint in the minors will get the 24-year-old going. Castro should continue to see regular playing time at second while Isaac Paredes (hip) and Niko Goodrum (calf) are on the injured list.
Jul 23 2021Castro went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 5-3 loss to Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The infielder opened the scoring with a solo shot in the third inning. He also got aboard in the seventh and scored on a wild pitch. Castro figures to see most of his playing time at second base with Isaac Paredes (hip) and Niko Goodrum (calf) on the shelf. Through 288 plate appearances, Castro has seven homers, 29 RBI, 37 runs scored and four stolen bases while slashing .219/.281/.362 this season.
Jul 22 2021The Tigers recalled Castro from Triple-A Toledo on Thursday. He'll start at second base and bat seventh in the Tigers' series finale against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro's stint in the minors lasted just under a week, as he'll get the call back to the big leagues after Isaac Paredes was moved to the injured list with a strained right hip. Prior to suffering the hip injury Monday, Paredes had been filling as the primary second baseman while Niko Goodrum (calf) was on the shelf, but the Tigers will likely now turn to a combination of Castro and Harold Castro to cover the keystone. Prior to his July 16 demotion, Willi Castro slashed .214/.278/.341 with six home runs and four stolen bases across his 280 plate appearances on the season with Detroit.
Jul 16 2021Castro was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro entered the All-Star break with a .532 OPS over his past 28 contests, leading to his demotion to Triple-A to open the second half of the season. The 24-year-old posted a .349/.381/.550 slash line in 36 games during 2020, but he's been unable to replicate that performance this year. He could receive another big-league chance down the stretch if he shows some improvements at Toledo, but for now he's out of the mix. Isaac Paredes was recalled in a corresponding move and should fill some of Castro's playing time at the keystone.
Jul 11 2021Castro is on the bench for Sunday's series finale against the Twins, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a third straight hitless performance, Castro has gone 2-for-21 in six July games and is hitting .174 in his last 15 contests dating back to June 19. He's also driven home just three runs in that 46 at-bat span. Harold Castro will start at second base and bat sixth Sunday.
Jul 9 2021Castro will sit Friday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro hasn't been able to come anywhere close to repeating his excellent .349/.381/.550 line from last season, as he's hitting just .215/.279/.340 on the season. That strong 2020 performance came with a .448 BABIP, so it's no surprise to see he's fallen off, but he's been particularly poor over his last 26 games, posting an OPS of just .527. Jonathan Schoop will be the second baseman Friday.
Jul 7 2021Castro isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro went 1-for-7 with an RBI and three strikeouts across the last two games, but he'll get a day off in Wednesday's series finale. Harold Castro will start at second base and bat eighth.
Jul 4 2021Castro is not starting Sunday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts Saturday and is now hitting .225 in his last 13 games. Harold Castro gets the start at second base Sunday, with Zack Short playing shortstop.
Jul 2 2021Castro is starting at second base and batting eighth in Friday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Willi Castro gets the keystone while Harold Castro starts at shortstop. The Tigers have a bit of a crowded middle infield at the moment, with the two Castros in the mix along with Zach Short and Jonathan Schoop. Willi Castro should maintain something of a regular role, though he's struggling a bit offensively (.647 OPS) and could get some days off as Detroit manager A.J. Hinch rotates players into the lineup.
Jun 30 2021Castro isn't starting the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against Cleveland, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro went 1-for-9 with two runs, a walk and four strikeouts across the last three games. Harold Castro will shift to second base while Zack Short starts at shortstop.
Jun 29 2021Castro is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Cleveland, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro hasn't done much at the plate all season but has been particularly poor over his last 20 games, hitting just .190/.257/.302. Harold Castro will take over at second base in his absence.
Jun 26 2021Castro isn't starting Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro has recorded hits in each of his last three games, going 4-for-10 with three runs, an RBI, a stolen base and two walks during that time. Isaac Paredes will take over at second base and bat seventh.
Jun 23 2021Castro went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-2 win over St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The steal was Castro's second in the last three games, but just his third in four attempts through 20 games in June. The infielder is slashing .224/.288/.364 with six home runs, four stolen bases, 25 RBI and 30 runs scored across 237 plate appearances.
Jun 20 2021Castro is not in the lineup Sunday against the Angels, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro started the previous eight games and will take a seat after going 6-for-30 with two homers, a double and five RBI during that stretch. Jonathan Schoop will start at the keystone Sunday.
Jun 16 2021Castro went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 6-5 win over Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old has homered twice in Detroit's three-game sweep of Kansas City. Castro is up to six homers, 24 RBI, 25 runs scored and a pair of stolen bases through 217 plate appearances this year. He's sporting a .219/.282/.367 slash line, but he remains a consistent presence in the lower half of the lineup.
Jun 15 2021Castro went 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk and two RBI in Monday's 10-3 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro's two-run shot off Brad Keller was his second of June and fifth on the season, leaving him one shy of matching his career-best total from 2020. The 24-year-old maintains hold of an everyday role at second base, but his .643 OPS on the season probably doesn't afford him much job security.
Jun 11 2021Castro is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro enters Friday in the midst of a 2-for-18 skid at the plate, so he'll get a chance to reset during the series opener. Jonathan Schoop will slide to second base with Miguel Cabrera manning first base Friday.
Jun 5 2021Castro went 3-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's 9-8 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro reached base in each of his four plate appearances Friday but the Tigers fell just short of completing an epic comeback. The 24-year-old has picked it up recently, slashing .407/.469/.778 over his last nine games. He's struggled overall this season with a slash line of .231/.295/369 with four homers, 19 RBI, 21 runs scored and two stolen bases. That said, he should continue to remain a regular fixture in the lineup as long as he's healthy.
Jun 3 2021Castro went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chicago starter Lance Lynn cruised through six innings but not before Castro popped his fourth home run of the season in the fifth. The 24-year-old infielder has mostly struggled this season after a breakout 2020, as he's seen his OPS fall from .931 to .629. The 23-33 Tigers figure to keep giving Castro plenty of opportunities, however, as they build for the future.
May 28 2021Castro is not in the lineup Friday against the Yankees, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Those with Castro on their fantasy teams probably won't mind much that he'll get to avoid facing Gerrit Cole. Jonathan Schoop starts at second base in his absence.
May 26 2021Castro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jonathan Schoop will fill in at second base for Castro. The 24-year-old went 0-for-4 in Tuesday's 4-1 loss, with his season average dropping below the Mendoza Line to .199 as a result.
May 24 2021Castro went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and three RBI in Monday's loss to Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro returned from a day off Sunday and didn't miss a beat, doubling home a run in the second inning and hitting his third home run of the season in the seventh with a runner on. The young infielder is off to a slow start with just a .585 OPS through 37 games, but the rebuilding Tigers will give him plenty of opportunities to build up his confidence.
May 23 2021Castro is not in the lineup Sunday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro returned to the lineup Saturday after missing a few days with a bruised elbow, but the Tigers will give him a day off as they ease him back into action. Niko Goodrum will start at shortstop with Jonathan Schoop covering second base.
May 22 2021Castro (elbow) is starting at second base and batting seventh Saturday against the Royals, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He suffered a bruised elbow Wednesday but will only need a couple days to get right. Castro is hitting .211 with one home run and one steal in 11 games this month.
May 21 2021Castro (elbow) is out of the lineup Friday at Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old exited Wednesday's game with a bruised right elbow after being hit by a pitch, and he won't start Friday after Thursday's scheduled day off. Jonathan Schoop will shift to the keystone while Miguel Cabrera starts at first base.
May 19 2021Castro was removed from Wednesday's game against the Mariners with a bruised right elbow. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old initially stayed in the game after being hit by a pitch during the fourth inning, but he was eventually pulled from the contest. Castro went 0-for-1 with a run scored before exiting and should be considered day-to-day.
May 17 2021Castro is not starting Monday against the Mariners, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro has settled into a near-everyday role at second base but has done very little at the plate, hitting just .205/.263/.299. Jonathan Schoop will start at the keystone Monday.
May 16 2021Castro went 2-for-5 with two runs scored in Saturday's 9-8 extra-inning win over the Cubs. He also stole his first base of the season. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's mostly been a struggle this season for Castro, and he's lost some playing time as a result, but the Tigers still are likely to give the 24-year-old plenty of opportunities to succeed. He should continue to split time with Harold Castro and Niko Goodrum in the middle infield.
May 14 2021Castro is out of the lineup Friday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro is 5-for-35 with 19 strikeouts in his past 10 games and will take a seat Friday versus Chicago. Harold Castro will start at second base in the series opener.
May 7 2021Castro went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and three strikeouts in Friday's 7-3 loss to Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro's sixth-inning blast off Minnesota reliever Cody Stashak accounted for all of Detroit's runs in the contest. The 24-year-old Castro has slumped in his last 10 games, going 6-for-35 (.171) in that span. He has two homers, eight RBI, nine runs scored and a .198/.241/.311 slash line across 112 plate appearances overall. It'll be tough for Castro to find much success at the plate if he can't trim down his 30.4 percent strikeout rate.
May 6 2021Castro is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harold Castro will step in at second base for Willi, who heads to the bench for the second time in four games. One of several Tigers regulars struggling to produce at the plate of late, Willi has gone 5-for-35 over his most recent 10 games, dropping his season average to .196.
May 2 2021Castro is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harold Castro will sub in for Willi Castro after the latter went hitless with eight strikeouts in 13 at-bats over his last four starts. The 24-year-old is slashing .191/.232/.277 over 99 plate appearances on the season and could have a short leash as Detroit's everyday second baseman.
Apr 29 2021Castro isn't starting Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the White Sox, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro has gone 3-for-13 with a solo home run, two runs and three strikeouts in the last four games. Jonathan Schoop will start at second base for the matinee while Miguel Cabrera starts at first.
Apr 28 2021Castro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro was the Tigers' everyday shortstop to begin the season, but he's since ceded those duties to Niko Goodrum while shifting over to second base on a regular basis. He should soon pick up eligibility at both middle-infield positions if he hasn't already, but Castro will need to show some improvement at the plate for that to matter much. With a .214 average, one home run, no steals, five RBI and six runs in 22 games this season, Castro doesn't look like a viable fantasy starter outside of the deepest of mixed leagues and AL-only leagues.
Apr 24 2021Castro went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro's fifth inning home run off of Kansas City starter Brady Singer was all the offense the Tigers could muster as they dropped their third straight game. It was the first long ball of the season for the 24-year-old infielder, who should continue to receive ample playing time for a rebuilding Detroit squad.
Apr 23 2021Castro is not in the lineup Friday against the Royals, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro started the last three games at second base but will take a seat Friday while going 3-for-18 over the past week. Zack Short will receive the start at the keystone for the TIgers.
Apr 20 2021Castro was scheduled to start at second base before Tuesday's game was postponed, and manager A.J. Hinch may elect to use Niko Goodrum more at shortstop moving forward, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hinch was careful to say that shifting Castro to second doesn't represent a "demotion" for the 23-year-old, but instead gives the team a plus defender at short in Goodrum. It's unclear if such an alignment will become the norm moving forward, but with Goodrum often used across the diamond, it's likely that Castro will continue to see plenty of time at short. Perhaps playing a new position can also get Castro going at the plate, as he's slashing just .213/.250/.295 through 15 games.
Apr 17 2021Castro went 1-for-3 with a walk in Friday's 3-0 loss to the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro recorded one of the four hits Detroit could muster for the night, and the shortstop reached base twice for the second straight game. He's off to a bit of a slow start with a .226/.268/.321 slash line, but the Tigers will keep giving him regular playing time in an effort to develop the 23-year-old.
Apr 14 2021Castro isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Astros, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro had started each of the first 11 games of the season and slashed .196/.229/.239 with a triple, two runs, one RBI and 12 strikeouts. Niko Goodrum will shift to shortstop while Harold Castro starts at second base Wednesday.
Apr 8 2021Castro went 3-for-4 with three singles in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was the best performance thus far in 2021 for the shortstop, who had gone 3-for-21 with one RBI entering play Wednesday. Castro also went without a strikeout for this first time this season. The switch hitter excelled in 2020 with a .349 average and six homers in 140 plate appearances -- numbers that are surely unsustainable over a full-length season but still suggested his potential to contribute offensively in the big leagues. His strong showing Wednesday was the first sign of last year's bat in 2021.
Apr 5 2021Castro will start at shortstop and bat third Monday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro has slotted into the three hole in each of the Tigers' four games to date. The early returns haven't been especially impressive (2-for-12 with a triple and a walk), but Castro should get at least a few more opportunities in the heart of the batting order before manager A.J. Hinch contemplates a change. Even if he ultimately drops down in the order, Castro still appears to have a full-time role on lock.
Mar 23 2021Castro went 2-for-3 with a triple and an RBI in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro has had a great spring, and he's now batting an even .300 with three home runs and 10 RBI. The young shortstop could be primed for a breakout season after slashing .349/.381/.550 across 36 games last year.
Mar 9 2021Castro went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro is off to a great start this spring with .429/.467/1.214 slash line and three home runs through six games. He won't stay this hot all season, but the 23-year-old is coming off of a .349/.381/.550 line last year, so a breakout campaign could be ahead.
Mar 2 2021Castro went 2-for-2 with a double, a solo home run and three RBI in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Tigers have played three Cactus League games, and Castro has already homered twice. He ceded the leadoff spot to Robbie Grossman in this one, but the young shortstop should bat somewhere near the top of the order this season. After slashing a solid .349/.381/.550 last season, Castro could be ready for a breakout during the longer 2021 campaign.
Feb 28 2021Castro went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two RBI in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro led off for the Tigers, and the young shortstop started the scoring with a first-inning blast against former teammate Ivan Nova. After batting .349 in 2020, Castro is a candidate to start the season as Detroit's primary leadoff hitter, especially if he has a strong spring showing.
Feb 24 2021Castro is a candidate to bat leadoff this season, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro batted .349 with a .381 on-base percentage during the shortened 2020 campaign, though his success was fueled by an atypically high .448 BABIP. The team might not put the pressure of leading off onto the 23-year-old's shoulders right out of the gate, and veteran Robbie Grossman is an option for the top spot to start the regular season. However, a hot start by Castro could force manager A.J. Hinch's hand.
Feb 15 2021Castro (shoulder) will likely serve as the Tigers' regular shortstop with Niko Goodrum taking on a utility role, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro started 26 games at shortstop in 2020 while Goodrum started 30, but the former was the superior offensive player with a .931 OPS compared to .598 for Goodrum. The 23-year-old Castro, who dealt with right shoulder soreness at the end of last year but should be good to go at the start of this season, seems to be the type of young player the Tigers would like to build around at the position. Goodrum, meanwhile, has the ability to play multiple positions, so it would make sense if he served in more of a utility role.
Dec 2 2020Castro (shoulder) is feeling good and testing his throwing arm Wednesday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro was placed on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder soreness at the end of the 2020 season, but he said Wednesday that he's "feeling good" following a period of rest and rehab. More clarity on his status should be gleaned from how his arm responds to his workout Wednesday, but the 23-year-old appears to be on the right track in his recovery.
Sep 27 2020Castro (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder soreness Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Interim manager Lloyd McClendon said the 22-year-old wouldn't be available after exiting Saturday's contest with the injury, so he'll see his season come to an early end. Castro played well in 2020 and finished with a .349/.381/.550 slash line, six homers, 21 runs and 24 RBI in 36 games.
Sep 26 2020Castro (shoulder) will be placed on the injured list ahead of Sunday's game against the Royals, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old exited Saturday's contest with right shoulder soreness, and it will render him unavailable for the close of the season. Castro had a strong showing in 2020 and finishes the season with a .349/.381/.550 slash line, six homers, 21 runs and 24 RBI in 36 games.
Sep 24 2020Castro went 3-for-5 with a home run, three runs scored and three RBI in Thursday's 8-7 loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro didn't start the season on the MLB roster, but he's been productive since joining the Tigers in the middle of August. The 23-year-old infielder now has a .944 OPS, six home runs and 23 RBI in 34 games. His solid play figures to earn him a starting job on Opening Day next year for a Detroit team that is evaluating a number of younger players.
Sep 17 2020Castro went 1-for-3 with a walk and a three-run home run Thursday against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro provided the Tigers' only offense with one swing, taking Shane Bieber yard in the eighth inning. It was his fifth home run of the season and second in his last three contests. He's quietly put together a strong .347/.381/.561 line with 14 runs scored and 17 RBI across 106 plate appearances since being called up Aug. 12.
Sep 15 2020Castro went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two total runs scored during the Tigers' 6-0 win over the Royals on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old Castro has looked strong in 91 at-bats in 2020, hitting .352 with four home runs. Castro has been regarded as a fringe top-10 prospect for the Tigers and has looked the part throughout his young career.
Sep 6 2020Castro went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and a run scored Sunday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro delivered a two-run homer in the sixth inning for his third long ball of the season. He later added an RBI single that knotted the game at seven. Castro has recorded at least one hit in 10 of his past 11 starts and has a strong .350/.355/.567 line in 63 plate appearances this year.
Sep 5 2020Castro is starting at shortstop and batting fifth in Saturday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Niko Goodrum (abdomen) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday, so Castro is likely to play regularly at shortstop while the former is out. The 23-year-old has performed well so far this season, slashing .333/.340/.529, and he should continue to see playing time even after Goodrum returns.
Sep 2 2020Castro went 3-for-4 with two RBI in Wednesday's 8-5 loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All three hits were singles, but fantasy managers will take the production from the youngster, who is now batting a robust .364 with a .960 OPS. Castro started at shortstop in this one with Niko Goodrum (abdomen) resting, but Goodrum should be able to reenter the lineup as soon as Friday when the Tigers play again. However, Castro is certainly making the case for more playing time with his strong play so far.
Aug 23 2020Castro is starting at second base and batting second in Sunday's game against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Regular second baseman Jonathan Schoop is out of the lineup Sunday for the first time all season, and the team is reporting it's due to a sore hamstring, according to Evan Woodbery of MLive.com. The issue is not believed to be serious, but Castro could play more at the keystone if Schoop misses any more time.
Aug 22 2020Castro went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Saturday against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro took Triston McKenzie deep in the fourth inning to record his second homer of the season. Since being called up August 12, Castro has hits in four of his seven starts. Overall, he's hitting .240/.259/.520 with three-extra base hits, four runs scored and four RBI.
Aug 19 2020Castro isn't starting Wednesday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro appeared as a pinch hitter Tuesday, but he'll be out of the starting nine for the second consecutive game. Isaac Paredes will start at third base Wednesday.
Aug 18 2020Castro is not in the lineup Tuesday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro hits the bench after starting five straight games. Isaac Paredes gets the start at third base.
Aug 16 2020Castro is starting at third base and batting seventh in Sunday's game against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With news that C.J. Cron (knee) will have season-ending surgery, Castro could end up as the team's primary third baseman moving forward, with Jeimer Candelario slotting in at first. This will be Castro's third consecutive start at the hot corner. Harold Castro and Dawel Lugo could see some playing time there as well, but the job could belong to Willi Castro if he plays well.
Aug 15 2020Castro could serve as the Tigers' primary third baseman going forward after C.J. Cron (knee) elected to have season-ending surgery Saturday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Cron sidelined for the remainder of the season, manager Ron Gardenhire said that Jeimer Candelario will serve as the primary first baseman. As a result, Castro could have the opportunity to get the bulk of playing time at the hot corner if he continues to play well and get more comfortable at the position. The 23-year-old is starting at third base against Cleveland on Saturday, batting second.
Aug 14 2020Castro is starting at third base and batting sixth in Friday's game against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: During his first taste of the majors last season, Castro exclusively played shortstop, but he's now getting his second start of 2020 at third base. In his first start, the 23-year-old delivered three hits. The Tigers are missing C.J. Cron (knee) at the moment, which has pushed regular third baseman Jeimer Candelario over to first. That could open up an everyday spot at the hot corner for Castro if he continues to produce at the plate.
Aug 12 2020Castro went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run during Wednesday's loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old was recalled by the Tigers on Tuesday and collected three hits in his first start of the season. Castro had a .230/.284/.340 slash line in 30 games last season, and he's most likely to receive opportunities at third base, which is where he started Wednesday.
Aug 11 2020Castro was recalled by the Tigers on Tuesday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro gives the Tigers added infield depth with C.J. Cron (knee) landing on the injured list. The 23-year-old failed to impress in his 30-game debut last season, hitting .230/.284/.340 while striking out in 30.9 percent of his trips to the plate.
Jul 23 2020The Tigers optioned Castro to their alternate camp site in Toledo on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro was previously optioned to Toledo in March, but he received a second chance to make a bid for the Opening Day roster after baseball's four-month hiatus. He ultimately fell short in his bid for an infield job with Detroit, as the team elected to go with Niko Goodrum and Jordy Mercer as its primary options at shortstop.
Jul 4 2020Castro is among 12 infielders in the Tigers' 60-man player pool this season. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro was optioned to Triple-A Toledo back in March, but without the benefit of a minor-league season in 2020, the 23-year-old shortstop will continue his development as a member of the player pool. He could get a shot at some MLB playing time at some point this season, with starting shortstop Niko Goodrum versatile enough to shift elsewhere on the diamond.
Mar 22 2020Castro worked on his defensive mechanics over the winter in an effort to stick at shortstop in the majors, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Ron Gardenhire said he was concerned with Castro's defensive mechanics when he made his MLB debut last fall and had doubts the 22-year-old could stick at shortstop. However, Gardenhire noticed improvements before spring training was suspended. "Some of the mechanical things we talked about, they're gone," Gardenhire said. "He can play shortstop with those mechanics." Castro possesses plenty of promise and could still push for a starting role with the rebuilding Tigers.
Sep 28 2019Castro is not in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the White Sox, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro went 0-for-2 with a walk in the day's first game. Jordy Mercer starts at shortstop for the nightcap.
Sep 26 2019Castro went 3-for-4 with a triple, an RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's 10-4 loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro has had his fair share of struggles to begin his MLB career, as evidenced by his .242/.291/.358 slash line, but the 22-year-old has shown flashes of potential. With the Tigers lacking much established talent at the big-league level, Castro figures to have a chance at a full MLB season as the starting shortstop in 2020.
Sep 23 2019Castro went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Sunday in the Tigers' 6-3 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro's seventh-inning blast off Josh Osich was the first of the 22-year-old's big-league career. Power isn't a major component of Castro's game at this stage of his development, but the Tigers probably had higher expectations for him in the slugging department after calling the youngster up from Triple-A Toledo last month. Through 25 games, Castro has supplied only six extra-base hits and has struck out in 30.9 percent of his plate appearances.
Sep 20 2019Castro is not in the lineup Friday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro has received plenty of opportunities since getting called up in late August but hasn't done much with them, hitting .218/.279/.269 in 23 games. Jordy Mercer slides to shortstop in his absence Friday, with Harold Castro starting at second base.
Sep 14 2019Castro went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was good to see Castro string together two hits, as he's mostly struggled at the plate after a strong first two games at the MLB level, in which he went 3-for-7. In 15 games since, the 22-year-old has slashed .192/.246/.250. There will be growing pains for the youngster, and he's primarily batted ninth lately as a result, but the 43-103 Tigers have no reason to not keep playing Castro with an eye toward 2020.
Sep 12 2019Castro is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Yankees, Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro went 1-for-2 with a pair of walks in Game 1 of the twin bill. Jordy Mercer is covering shortstop for the second half of the doubleheader.
Sep 10 2019Castro is battling a deep bone bruise in his right forearm but says he will be ready to play Wednesday against the Yankees, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jordy Mercer will step in at shortstop for the second straight game after Castro was hit by a pitch Saturday. Castro did not throw with his right arm during fielding drills Tuesday and had the arm wrapped in ice afterward, but it sounds like he's expecting a brief absence. While the 22-year-old has had a tough go of it so far at the major-league level, the Tigers will likely continue to play Castro close to every day to evaluate his roster status for 2020.
Sep 8 2019Castro is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Castro returns to the bench after starting the last two games and going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts Saturday. The 22-year-old has a .473 OPS and 38.6 percent strikeout rate in his first 57 plate appearances. Jordy Mercer (wrist) will start at shortstop in the series finale.
Aug 24 2019Castro went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's 8-5 loss to the Twins.
Aug 9 2019Castro will make his big-league debut later this season, according to general manager Al Avila, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. "We haven't really discussed