HAROLD CASTRO NEWS

Drives in three runs Castro went 3-for-4 with a double, three RBI and one run scored in Monday's win over Cincinnati.

Impact Castro knocked an RBI single and came around the score in the first inning. He then gave Colorado a lead with his two-run double in the seventh. Castro entered Monday with a .238 average this month and picked up his first multi-hit game since April 30. He's now slashing .254/.278/.313 with 12 RBI in 25 games.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against lefty Castro is not in Saturday's lineup against the Phillies.

Impact With lefty Ranger Suarez on the hill for Philadelphia, Castro will start the game on the bench. Alan Trejo will start at second base and hit eighth.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rests against lefty Castro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact The lefty-hitting Castro will head to the bench for the series finale while Pittsburgh brings southpaw Rich Hill to the mound. Platoon mate Alan Trejo will step in for Castro at second base.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taking over second base job Castro went 1-for-3 with a double and a walk Tuesday against the Pirates.

Impact Castro started at second base for the sixth time in the last nine games, sending Alan Trejo to the bench. He's hit well in that span by collecting eight hits in 20 at-bats while also tallying four RBI and four runs scored. Unless the Rockies opt to move Ryan McMahon back to second base, there aren't many obvious options to move Castro out of the lineup, so he could see regular at-bats moving forward.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat for series finale Castro is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Castro appears to have overtaken Alan Trejo as the Rockies' top second baseman, as the former had started at the position in four of the previous six contests. However, the lefty-hitting Castro will give way to the rigthy-hitting Trejo on Sunday while the Rockies oppose a southpaw (Joey Lucchesi). Castro, who has gone 7-for-14 with two doubles, two walks, four runs and four RBI over his last five games, looks as though he could occupy the large side of a platoon moving forward.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers rally for 7 runs in 5th, put chill on Rockies 13-4

Jason Heyward slammed a two-run homer as part of a seven-run rally with two outs in the fifth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 13-4 on a wind-whipped n...

APRIL 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Draws Opening Day start Castro went 1-for-5 with a run scored Thursday against the Padres.

Impact Castro was in camp as a non-roster invitee but ultimately earned a spot on the Opening Day roster and started in left field while hitting eighth in Colorado's first game. Once Jurickson Profar gets ramped up and Randal Grichuk (groin) is able to return, Castro will find playing time harder to come by, though he could get some run during the early portions of the season.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected from Triple-A Castro had his contract selected from Triple-A Albuquerque by the Rockies on Saturday.

Impact Castro will be a part of the Opening Day roster after signing a minor-league contract in January with an invite to MLB spring training. The infielder will likely spell starters all around the infield, and he could see some playing time in the outfield as well. Castro will help the Rockies in 2023, but he is unlikely to help much in fantasy formats even if he gets regular playing time.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Who is Harold Castro? The invitee who can play anywhere SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- He plays everywhere on the diamond. Almost literally. He’s played every outfield position, every infield position but c...

MARCH 18, 2023 • MLB.COM

Notes: Trejo in second-base mix; Bard exits SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Rockies infielder Alan Trejo will tell you his heart is at shortstop, but his blood was pumping after a nifty play he ma...

MARCH 2, 2023 • MLB.COM

Good first impression Castro went 2-for-3 with a double, a triple and two RBI in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Castro started the Rockies' first spring training game at second base and led off. He doubled to begin the contest and added a two-run triple one frame later. Castro is with Colorado on a minor-league deal, though his defensive versatility could help him win a roster spot to begin the campaign.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Rockies on minors deal Castro signed with Colorado as a non-roster invitee Saturday, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of El Extrabase reports.

Impact Any hitter who has the opportunity to earn playing time at Coors Field is worth a second look, and that's true for Castro even with the caveat that he's yet to earn a roster spot, let alone regular at-bats. He doesn't hit for much power, homering 15 times in 351 career games, but his .284/.309/.377 lifetime slash line is fine for a utility infielder. A starting role in Colorado may not be on the table, but a good spring could earn him a bench spot, putting him one injury away from consistent playing time.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to free agency The Tigers declined to tender Castro a contract for 2023.

Impact Detroit clearly didn't see a future with Castro in the organization -- not too hard to understand given he's had one season with an OPS above .690. Castro is unlikely to land a regular role in free agency, but his decent bat-to-ball skills and defensive versatility may land him in camp with a big-league squad as a non-roster invitee.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Finishes season as bench player Castro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners.

Impact After holding down a regular spot in the lineup for much of the second half of the season, Castro will end up sitting out for a second straight contest as Detroit wraps up the 2022 campaign. Even on a rebuilding squad like the Tigers, the 28-year-old is probably still ideally suited for a utility role. He provided a strong .271 batting average over his 443 plate appearances this season, but a low walk rate (3.9 percent) and lack of power (.110 ISO) or speed (no stolen bases) limited his usefulness.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers play in game 4 of series

The Seattle Mariners play the Detroit Tigers, leading the series 2-1

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tigers take 3-game win streak into matchup with the Mariners

The Detroit Tigers are looking to continue a three-game win streak with a victory over the Seattle Mariners

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tigers and Twins play in series rubber match

Both the Detroit Tigers and the Minnesota Twins are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Haase's 3 hits, including HR, helps Tigers beat Twins, 3-2

Eric Haase had three hits including a home run and the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ryan, Twins send Tigers to 22nd shutout loss of season

Jake Ryan allowed five hits in six innings and the Minnesota Twins blanked Detroit 7-0, the Tigers’ 22nd shutout loss of the season

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Castro, Báez homer, Tigers sweep Royals 10-3, escape cellar

Willi Castro and Javy Báez homered to lead Detroit over the Kansas City Royals 10-3 for a three-game sweep that moved the Tigers out of last place in the AL Central

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals bring road slide into matchup with the Tigers

The Kansas City Royals hit the road against the Detroit Tigers looking to break a three-game road losing streak

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Detroit News Also in this notebook, after nearly four months of politely avoiding the media, Hittin' Harold Castro explains why

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Back on bench Castro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.

Impact The lefty-hitting Castro will take a seat against Royals southpaw Daniel Lynch after going 9-for-14 with a home run, a double and six RBI while starting each of the past three games at three different positions. He appears to have recaptured a near-everyday role against right-handed pitching.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Castro has 2 late singles, Tigers beat Royals 4-3 in 10

Harold Castro singled in the winning run with two outs in the 10th inning after tying it with a two-run single in the eighth in the Detroit Tigers’ 4-3 victory over the Kansas City...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Walks it off Tuesday Castro went 3-for-5 with three RBI in a 4-3 extra-inning victory Tuesday over Kansas City.

Impact Castro was the hero Tuesday as he tied the game with a two-run single in the eighth and walked it off with an RBI single in the 10th. It was his third straight three-hit performance and he's 9-for-14 with a homer and six RBI in those contests. The 27-year-old has set career-highs in nearly every offensive category this season while appearing at six different positions in the field.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE