HAROLD CASTRO NEWS

Correa gets 3 hits; Twins top Tigers to go 6-0 in homestand

Carlos Correa broke out of a slump with three hits and three RBIs and the Minnesota Twins completed a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 7-1 victory on Thursday

APRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Impact 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.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cabrera reaches 3,000-hit mark, Tigers and Rockies split DH

Miguel Cabrera achieved another major milestone and the Detroit Tigers ruled the day

APRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cabrera reaches 3,000-hit mark, Tigers rout Rockies 13-0

Miguel Cabrera needed only one at-bat on Saturday to deliver his long-awaited 3,000th career hit, quickly reaching the mark as the Detroit Tigers routed the Colorado Rockies 13-0 i...

APRIL 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cabrera gets to 2,999 hits in Tigers' 5-3 loss to Yankees

Miguel Cabrera had three hits to move one shy of 3,000 in the Detroit Tigers’ 5-3 loss to the New York Yankees at chilly Comerica Park

APRIL 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Detroit News Harold Castro was 12 when he first laid eyes on Miguel Cabrera, playing winter ball in Venezuela. Who knew he'd one day be a part of his history

APRIL 20, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Sits after four straight starts Castro is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees.

Impact 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.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Torkelson's 2-run bomb sends Tigers past Royals 2-1

Rookie Spencer Torkelson hit a long two-run homer and had two of Detroit’s three hits, and the Tigers handed the Kansas City Royals their fifth straight loss, 2-1

APRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reyes, Meadows drive in runs in 7th, Tigers beat Royals 4-2

Victor Reyes and Austin Meadows had RBI singles in the seventh inning, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2

APRIL 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Impact 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.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should stick in utility role 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.

Impact 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.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Báez gets $140M birthday present, closes deal with Tigers

Javier Báez is hoping to be a big part of a turnaround with the Detroit Tigers

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goodrum, Tigers defeat Twins 10-7 in slugfest with 7 homers

Niko Goodrum homered twice and drove in four runs, Jonathan Schoop hit a solo homer and the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 10-7

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polanco, Pineda help Twins beat Tigers 5-2

Jorge Polanco launched a three-run homer and Michael Pineda was solid in his last start of the year as the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hernandez, Merrifield lead Royals to 3-1 win over Tigers

Carlos Hernandez pitched five shutout innings and Whit Merrifield drove in a pair of runs as the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 3-1

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox lose 4-3 to Tigers but close in on division crown

Carlos Rodón was pulled with soreness after a rocky third inning and the Chicago White Sox, closing in on the AL Central title, squandered a three-run lead in a 4-3 loss to the Det...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Harold Castro's clutch hit lifts Detroit Tigers to 4-3 win over Chicago White Sox DETROIT — When Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch replaced Miguel Cabrera with Harold Castro ahead of the seventh inning, he didn't necessarily...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Tigers top Sox behind Castro's go-ahead RBI DETROIT -- The Tigers have raised eyebrows by competing well against contending teams over the last couple of months. This series is differe...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • MLB.COM

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

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Phillips homers in 10th as Rays rally to beat Tigers 7-4

Brett Phillips hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays came back from a three-run deficit in the ninth to beat the Detroit Tigers 7-4

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cabrera 9 hits in row, Schoop, Tigers win; Rays' Franco hurt

Miguel Cabrera got his ninth straight hit before the string ended, Jonathan Schoop launched a grand slam and the Detroit Tigers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 10-4

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Playing time trending down Castro is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Garneau slugs 2 homers, Tigers pound reeling Reds 15-5

Dustin Garneau hit a two-run homer and a solo shot, Robbie Grossman had a three-run blast, and the Detroit Tigers routed the struggling Cincinnati Reds 15-5

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS