HAROLD CASTRO NEWS

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

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

Impact 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 and has a .238/.246/.397 slash line in 23 games since the start of August.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lowrie, Canha help A's start fast in 8-6 win over Tigers

Jed Lowrie hit a three-run homer in the first inning for the first of Oakland’s eight two-out runs against Matt Manning in the Athletics’ 8-6 victory over the Tigers on Thursday

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Manning expected to start as Detroit hosts Oakland

The Tigers will roll out Matt Manning to the mound Thursday and the Athletics will give Frankie Montas the start

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pops sixth home run Castro went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Wednesday's win over the Athletics.

Impact Castro may not have a regular, everyday position with the Tigers, but the 27-year-old continues to hit when given a chance. He batted .300 in 2018, albeit in just six games, then followed that up by hitting .291 in 2019 and .347 during the condensed 2020 slate. This season, Castro is now batting .281 after the three-hit effort. He doesn't offer a ton of extra-base power and profiles as more of a singles hitter, but he's capable of good stat lines when he strings a few hits together.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cabrera hits career homer No. 502, Tigers beat Athletics 8-6

Miguel Cabrera hit a two-run homer, No. 502 of his career, and drove in the go-ahead run with a single in the seventh inning as the Detroit Tigers snapped a four-game skid with an...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench against lefty Castro is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Athletics.

Impact The lefty-hitting Castro will take a seat with southpaw Cole Irvin on the hill for Oakland. Castro's platoon mate, Zack Short, will pick up the start at shortstop, but the former should continue to pick up the bulk of the work at the position until Niko Goodrum (groin) returns from the injured list.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

2 Jays homers enough for Berríos in 2-1 win over Tigers

José Berríos pitched seven strong innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tigers 2-1, taking two of three in a low-scoring series with Detroit

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goldschmidt 2 HRs, scores walk-off run, Cards beat Tigers

Paul Goldschmidt homered twice and scored the game-ending run on Lars Nootbaar’s single in the 10th inning as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Indians place RHP McKenzie on IL with shoulder fatigue

Cleveland Indians right-handed pitcher Triston McKenzie has been placed on the 10-day injured list because of shoulder fatigue

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits against southpaw Castro isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Cardinals.

Impact Castro went 1-for-4 with a run and two strikeouts Tuesday, and he'll retreat to the bench with left-hander Jon Lester taking the mound for St. Louis. Zack Short will start at shortstop and bat eighth.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cabrera hits No. 501 in Tigers' 4-3 win over Cardinals

Miguel Cabrera and Robbie Grossman hit back-to-back home runs to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 4-3 interleague victory over the St. Louis Cardinals

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cabrera hits 500th career homer, Tigers beat Jays 5-3 in 11

Miguel Cabrera became the 28th major leaguer to hit 500 home runs, Daz Cameron doubled home the winning run in the 11th inning, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-...

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting against lefty again Castro is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact The Tigers are facing a left-handed starter (Steven Matz) for the fifth game in a row, with Castro having now sat on three occasions. The lefty-hitting Castro still looks to be occupying the strong side of a platoon at the position with Zack Short, who picks up his fourth consecutive start Sunday.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ryu cruises through 7 innings, Blue Jays beat Tigers 3-0

Hyun Jin Ryu cruised through seven innings, Randal Grichuk and Marcus Semien each homered and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch explains Harold Castro pinch-hit Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch talks Friday, August 20, 2021, after his team's 4-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in 10 innings.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Castro has go-ahead hit, Tigers beat Blue Jays 4-1 in 10

Pinch-hitter Harold Castro singled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Friday Castro is out of the lineup Friday against the Blue Jays, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Castro made three consecutive starts at shortstop prior to hitting the bench Thursday, and he'll remain out of the lineup for a second straight contest while mired in a 2-for-24 slump. Zack Short will work at shortstop in Friday's series opener in Toronto.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Thursday Castro is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Angels.

Impact Willi Castro will step in at shortstop for Harold Castro, who started each of the past three games at the position while going 2-for-10 at the plate. Until the Tigers return outfielders Derek Hill (rib) and Akil Baddoo (concussion) from the 10-day injured list -- which will likely result in Willi Castro moving back to the infield -- Harold Castro should have a path to a near-everyday role.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: Red Sox-Yanks twinbill, Cabrera tries for 500

The Yankees host the Red Sox in a day-night doubleheader as the longtime rivals jostle for playoff position

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Red Sox-Yanks twinbill, Cabrera tries for 500

The Yankees host the Red Sox in a day-night doubleheader as the longtime rivals jostle for playoff position

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records lone hit Sunday Castro went 1-for-3 with a single in Sunday's 11-0 loss to Cleveland.

Impact Castro's line wasn't anything remarkable, but his eighth inning single ended Triston McKenzie's perfect game bid after 23 straight outs and ended up being Detroit's only hit of the afternoon. Castro has been a consistently solid contact hitter for the Tigers, as he's batting .272 this season after hitting .347 last year and .291 in 2019, so it's not too surprising that he was the one to spoil the chance at history. The 27-year-old has been seeing regular work at shortstop recently with Niko Goodrum (groin) on the injured list.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

McKenzie loses perfect game in 8th, Indians beat Tigers 11-0

Indians starter Triston McKenzie retired the first 23 Detroit batters in order before Harold Castro lined a single to right with two out in the eighth inning and Cleveland beat the...

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Indians' McKenzie loses perfect game bid in 8th on single

Harold Castro of the Detroit Tigers knocked a clean single to right field to end a perfect game bid by Cleveland’s Triston McKenzie with two outs in the eighth inning

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS