HAROLD CASTRO NEWS

Harold Castro hopes to go from last man on Detroit Tigers roster to contributor Detroit Tigers utility player Harold Castro felt the pressure in spring training amid a battle for one of the final spots on the 26-man rost...

APRIL 7, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Woo hoo! Baddoo hits again, Tigers rookie tops Twins in 10th

Akil Baddoo added another big hit in this charmed start to his big league career, lining an RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Detroit Tigers a 4-3 victory ove...

APRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tigers' Harold Castro pitches for first time: 'You just call it and I'll throw it' Chris McCosky talks to utilityman Harold Castro on pitching for the first time in Monday's 15-6 loss against the Twins.

APRIL 6, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Castro out of the 'pen? For 1 game, anyway DETROIT -- Harold Castro was in the Tigers' dugout, the last non-catcher left on the bench late during Monday’s 15-6 loss when he got the he...

APRIL 6, 2021 • MLB.COM

Detroit Tigers' Harold Castro breaks down pitching debut vs. Twins Detroit Tigers utility player Harold Castro pitched in Monday's 15-6 loss to the Minnesota Twins. He talks Tuesday, April 6, about the exper...

APRIL 6, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Cruz 2 HRs, including slam as Twins rout Tigers; Baddoo slam

Nelson Cruz hit a grand slam, a solo home run and a double as the Minnesota Twins rolled past the Detroit Tigers 15-6

APRIL 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enters lineup Sunday Castro is starting at first base and batting seventh in Sunday's game against Cleveland.

Impact Castro will be making his first start of the season in Sunday's series finale. New Detroit manager A.J. Hinch has preached the need for versatility, so Castro figures to pick up starts all over the field this year. He'll get first base Sunday with Miguel Cabrera out of the lineup after experiencing cramps in Saturday's game.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Opening Day roster Castro has been informed that he'll make the Tigers' Opening Day roster, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Castro was competing for a roster spot with Renato Nunez during camp, but Nunez was informed Saturday that he won't begin the season on the major-league roster. As a result, Castro will secure a bench role for Detroit to begin the year. The 27-year-old has hit .250 with two doubles and four RBI over 17 spring games.

MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Why Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch decided to keep Akil Baddoo, Harold Castro Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch talks Saturday, March 27, 2021, about his Opening Day roster decisions.

MARCH 27, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Still in mix for roster Castro is still in the mix for an Opening Day roster spot, as the Tigers may carry him and Niko Goodrum as utility players, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact The Tigers optioned Isaac Paredes to the minors Thursday and informed Greg Garcia he wouldn't make the team, and both moves improve Castro's chances of earning a bench role. Conventional wisdom around camp has been that Paredes and Renato Nunez were battling for one role, but it's unclear how Castro fits into the mix after Thursday's cutdown.

MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Might be squeezed from roster Castro could find himself left off the Opening Day roster, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact The strong play of Rule 5 draft pick Akil Baddoo is a bad development for Castro. The Tigers have to keep Baddoo on the roster or give him back to the division-rival Twins, so he will likely be a fifth outfielder who makes the team. Detroit also has Niko Goodrum in a utility role, and Renato Nunez, Nomar Mazara and Grayson Greiner all figure to earn bench spots as well. That likely leaves Castro as the odd man out, at least to begin the season. The 27-year-old had a strong .347/.407/.429 slash line in 22 games last year, so he's capable of producing if he's able to get some time in the majors at some point in 2021.

MARCH 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mediocre this spring Castro has posted a .227/.261/.318 slash line through his first 22 Grapefruit League at-bats.

Impact Castro hasn't done much in spring training but he was also quiet last spring before posting a .347/.407/.429 line across 22 regular-season games. The 27-year-old should secure a utility role with the Tigers this year, and he has the ability to play across the infield and in the outfield, giving him some fantasy upside if he's able to secure regular playing time at some point.

MARCH 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Competing for bench role Castro will compete with the likes of Akil Baddoo and potentially Isaac Paredes for a roster spot out of spring training, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Castro's role depends on how new manager A.J. Hinch decides to construct the roster. If Baddoo makes the team as a fifth outfielder, Castro could get squeezed. Paredes is also an option to play third base if Jeimer Candelario shifts over to first, which would further cloud the picture for Castro. The 27-year-old did impress with a .347/.407/.429 line in 22 games last season, so that should help his cause, and he has the versatility to play multiple positions in the infield and outfield.

FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers: Harold Castro primed for another year in the super utility role The Detroit Tigers can rest assured that Harold Castro will be in a utility role once again in 2021. As the Detroit Tigers keep prepping for...

JANUARY 4, 2021 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Out of Sunday's lineup Castro (back) is not in the lineup Sunday against the Royals, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Castro is out of the lineup after exiting Saturday's contest with lower-back tightness, and he'll only be available off the bench in an emergency. Brandon Dixon receives the start at first base for the Tigers on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers lose Castro duo to injuries vs. KC The Tigers, whose surprising start to the season fizzled thanks in part to injuries, are being tested for depth as their season winds down....

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • MLB.COM

Exits with back tightness Castro was removed from Saturday's game against the Royals with lower-back tightness.

Impact Castro went 1-for-3 with a run and appeared uncomfortable during his final plate appearance. According to Evan Woodbery of MLive.com, it's a minor issue for the 26-year-old, and he may be available to play in Sunday's series finale.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Keller, Mondesi carry Royals past Tigers 3-2

Brad Keller threw six scoreless innings, Adalberto Mondesi had three hits and an RBI as the Kansas City Royals held off the Detroit Tigers 3-2

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two hits in win Castro went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a walk in a 5-2 win over the Indians on Saturday.

Impact Castro extended his hitting streak to seven games. The 26-year-old is coming on strong, slashing .355/.412/.484 over his past 15 games.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers beat Indians 5-2 after Gardenhire's retirement

Eric Haase and Daz Cameron hit RBI singles during a four-run eighth inning for Detroit, and the Tigers won their first game following manager Ron Gardenhire’s retirement, 5-2 over...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Saturday Castro is starting at third base and batting fifth in Saturday's game against Cleveland.

Impact Isaac Paredes will get a breather Saturday, which opens up third base for Castro. The versatile 26-year-old is slashing .281/.361/.375 through 16 games so far this season.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Indians hold on in 9th for 1-0 victory over Tigers

Zach Plesac pitched impressively into the eighth inning, and Brad Hand worked out of a jam in the ninth to lift the Cleveland Indians to a 1-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Anderson, White Sox rough up Skubal, Tigers 10-4

Tim Anderson welcomed Tigers pitching prospect Tarik Skubal to the majors with a leadoff homer, and the Chicago White Sox beat Detroit 10-4 for their third straight win

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leaves with hamstring tightness Castro was removed from Tuesday's game against the White Sox with left hamstring tightness.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches base four times 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.

Impact The utility man 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 later back to right field an inning later. Expect Castro to continue to see sporadic playing time at multiple positions moving forward.

AUGUST 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE