Castro (oblique) is not in the lineup Monday against the Royals, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Castro departed Sunday's loss to Boston early due to tightness in his oblique, and while it didn't look to be overly serious -- Castro pleaded with manager Joe Girardi to stay in -- the Yankees will exercise caution and hold Castro out Monday. He'll be replaced at second base by Ronald Torreyes, who will bat ninth against the Royals' Chris Young.