Castro went 2-for-4 with two singles in a 7-1 loss Thursday in Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

Castro singled twice but also made two errors in the field. He made his first start of the season at the hot corner and committed two throwing errors. While the utility man played some third base in previous seasons, he has primarily served as a middle infielder in recent history. With a career .292 average and .323 mark for the season, the Tigers may get creative in finding places for the 28-year-old to play in order to keep his bat in the lineup.

Castro is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Castro had served as the Tigers' primary shortstop for the past week and a half, but he'll transition back into a utility role with Javier Baez (thumb) making his return from the 10-day injured list Sunday. After providing four hits in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader with the Rockies, Castro is sitting on a .308 average for the season.

Castro is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

After starting at shortstop in each of the previous four games, Castro will cede the position to Willi Castro in the series opener with the Yankees. Harold went 0-for-9 with four strikeouts over his most recent three starts, so it wouldn't be surprising if Willi ended up displacing him as the preferred option at the position while Javier Baez (thumb) is on the shelf.

Castro is starting at shortstop and batting ninth in Saturday's game against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

With Javier Baez (thumb) out for the fourth straight game, Castro will stick at shortstop. He's been an effective MLB hitter when given the chance, batting no worse than .283 the past four seasons, so he could have some short-term value for however long Baez remains out.

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch confirmed Sunday that Castro has secured a spot on the Opening Day roster, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Castro is expected to see most of his work this season as a backup infielder, though his experience at all three outfield spots gives him an added layer of versatility. When given regular playing time, Castro has shown the ability to hit for contact at a high rate (.291 lifetime average, 22.2 percent strikeout rate), but a lack of power and speed limits his fantasy intrigue.

Castro seems likely to make Detroit's Opening Day roster as a utility player, though Willi Castro has been providing some competition in camp, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Both players can play all over the field, though Harold Castro has been a bit more consistent with the bat the past few years. Last season, Harold Castro slashed .283/.310/.359 across 106 games. The batting average was actually the lowest of his four-year MLB career, which shows how good he's been at making consistent contact.

Castro agreed to a one-year, $1.275 million contract with the Tigers on Tuesday to avoid arbitration, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Castro is in his first year of arbitration eligibility after appearing in 106 games for the Tigers in 2021. He hit .283 with 37 RBI in 339 plate appearances, but he didn't provide much fantasy value with three homers and one stolen base. Castro should work in a utility role again in 2022.

Castro is starting at second base and batting ninth in Sunday's game against the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

Castro will enter the lineup with Willi Castro getting a day off. Harold Castro doesn't have a regular starting gig but is able to play all over the field for the Tigers, and he's batting .283 this season, so he is capable of collecting some hits when he starts.

Castro is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Castro will remain on the bench for the second straight contest, after having previously made four consecutive starts heading into Sunday. Now that Niko Goodrum is back from the injured list and ready to assume an everyday role at shortstop, Castro looks poised to settle into a utility role that will afford him only a handful of starts per week.

Castro went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk during Thursday's loss to the A's.

EDGE Analysis

Castro blasted a 440-footer against Frankie Montas in the fifth inning, marking his second long ball in as many games. The 27-year-old has now tallied three homers on the season as he continues to make impactful contributions when he sees time at the plate.