Harold Castro 2B/CF FA Thu 9/17/20 10:47 PM
Harold Castro
2B/CF FA
Castro (hamstring) will be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday's game against the Indians, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Castro has been on the shelf since Aug. 18 due to a hamstring injury, and after suffering a minor setback earlier this month, he's been cleared to return. He was slashing .276/.364/.379 with three doubles and an RBI over 15 contests prior to suffering the injury.
Harold Castro 2B/CF FA Tue 9/8/20 4:41 PM
Harold Castro
2B/CF FA
Manager Ron Gardenhire said Tuesday that Castro is dealing with some tightness in his right hamstring, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Castro was getting close to making his return from the injured list after dealing with a left hamstring strain, but he felt some tightness in his right hamstring recently that will keep him sidelined for several more days. The setback isn't believed to be serious, and Gardenhire said that Castro's getting close to being ready to return to game action.
Harold Castro 2B/CF FA Tue 9/1/20 7:00 PM
Harold Castro
2B/CF FA
Castro (hamstring) is performing all baseball activities, recently adding baserunning, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Castro has been out for two weeks with a left hamstring strain, but he appears to be closing in on a return. He filled just a part-time role prior to the injury and will presumably be used similarly once healthy.
Harold Castro 2B/CF FA Wed 8/19/20 3:05 PM
Harold Castro
2B/CF FA
Castro was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Castro left Tuesday's game against the White Sox with the injury, which is evidently serious enough to keep him out for at least 10 days. Whether or not he'll need more time beyond that remains to be seen. He filled just a part-time role during his time with the team, so his absence won't shake up the Tigers' depth chart very much.
Harold Castro 2B/CF FA Tue 8/18/20 9:51 PM
Harold Castro
2B/CF FA
Castro was removed from Tuesday's game against the White Sox with left hamstring tightness.
EDGE Analysis
The 26-year-old went 1-for-3 and appeared to sustain the injury while running out his fifth-inning grounder, since he was replaced in the field for the bottom of the frame. Castro should be considered day-to-day until more is known on the injury.
Harold Castro 2B/CF FA Sun 8/16/20 6:22 PM
Harold Castro
2B/CF FA
Castro went 3-for-4 with a double, two singles, one walk and two runs scored in Sunday's 8-5 loss to the Indians.
EDGE Analysis
The utilityman is now slashing a solid .278/.328/.407 after reaching base four times Sunday. His versatility was also on full display as he moved from right field to third base in the fifth and then back to right field an inning later. Expect Castro to continue to see sporadic playing time at multiple positions moving forward.
Harold Castro 2B/CF FA Sun 8/16/20 12:00 PM
Harold Castro
2B/CF FA
Castro is starting in right field and batting second in Sunday's game against Cleveland.
EDGE Analysis
Both Victor Reyes and Cameron Maybin are out of the lineup Sunday, setting the versatile Castro up for a start in the outfield. The 26-year-old has so far been unable to replicate his success from 2019, as he's slashing just .182/.280/.227 through 13 games this season.
Harold Castro 2B/CF FA Sun 7/26/20 12:23 PM
Harold Castro
2B/CF FA
Castro is starting at third base and batting sixth in Sunday's game against the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
The versatile 26-year-old will be making his first start of the season. Last year, Castro saw time at seven different positions in the field, including 10 games at third base. He put together a .291/.305/.384 slash line and figures to get plenty of playing time in 2020 if he continues to hit well.
Harold Castro 2B/CF FA Sat 7/11/20 10:50 PM
Harold Castro
2B/CF FA
Castro is 7-for-11 in intrasquad action with three doubles, three runs scored and four RBI, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Castro turned some heads by batting .291 in 97 games for the Tigers last season, and the 26-year-old is out to prove that performance was no fluke. Castro can play all over the field for the Tigers, and his versatility and ability to make solid contact should afford him plenty of playing time, even if he's not a regular at any one position.
Harold Castro 2B/CF FA Thu 7/2/20 9:08 PM
Harold Castro
2B/CF FA
Castro figures to work in a utility role for the Tigers this year and his versatility could be particularly helpful during the condensed season, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Before play was suspended, Castro was already looking at a utility role, but Stavenhagen notes that such a role could be especially valuable in a year that could feature some unique lineups as teams cram in 60 games. Castro posted a solid .291/.305/.384 slash line in 2019, and if he can parlay his success into more playing time, he could be a sneaky fantasy contributor in 2020.