Odorizzi excited to play alongside Greinke with Astros
Jake Odorizzi has long looked up to fellow right-hander Zack GreinkeMARCH 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yanks' Cole: Players concerned about lack of competitiveness
New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole and other baseball players will be pushing for changes that make more teams competitive as they think about looming labor negotiations that cou...FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AL West teams at the start of spring training
A team-by-team look at the American League West entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catcher...FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NL West teams at the start of spring training
A team-by-team look at the National League West entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catcher...FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Catcher Jason Castro, Astros finalize $7M, 2-year contract
Catcher Jason Castro and the Houston Astros have finalized a $7 million, two-year contractJANUARY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AP source: Astros agree to $7M, 2-year deal with Castro
A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that catcher Jason Castro has agreed to a $7 million, two-year contract with the Houston AstrosJANUARY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns to Houston Castro agreed Thursday with the Astros on a two-year, $7 million contract, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact After stops with the Twins, Angels and Padres across the last four seasons, Castro will return to the organization that made him a first-round selection in the 2008 first-year player draft. According to Jake Kaplan of The Athletic, Houston is planning to deploy Castro as its No. 2 catcher behind defensive stalwart Martin Maldonado, with Kaplan estimating that the latter will garner about 60 or 65 percent of the starts. If that prediction holds true, Castro likely wouldn't have much fantasy value outside of AL-only leagues, despite possessing the better bat of the two backstops in recent years.
JANUARY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Game 3 Castro (jaw) will catch and bat ninth in Game 3 of the NLDS against the Dodgers on Thursday.
Impact Castro left the final game of the regular season with a sprained jaw and hasn't played since. Whether that was due to the injury or simply because the Padres preferred Austin Nola as the everyday catcher isn't entirely clear.
OCTOBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Padres get back Mike Clevinger, Dodgers add pitcher for NLDS
Right-hander Mike Clevinger is back on the roster for the San Diego Padres in the NL Division Series and starting Game 1 against the Los Angeles DodgersOCTOBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Diagnosed with sprained jaw Castro was diagnosed with a sprained jaw but should be ready for Wednesday's contest, Annie Heilbrunn of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact Castro left Sunday's regular-season finale after taking a foul tip off the face mask, and he's dealing with a jaw injury. Manager Jayce Tingler said that he should be ready for Game 1 of the Wild Card Series, but the team will need to see how he recovers prior to determining his status.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Giants lose to Padres, miss playoffs on season's final day
The San Francisco Giants had their postseason hopes dashed on the final day of the regular season, losing 5-4 to the playoff-bound San Diego PadresSEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Exits with trainer Castro left Sunday's game against the Giants in the bottom of the sixth inning with an apparent injury, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact Castro took a foul ball off his face mask and left the game after some discussion with the trainer. The severity of his injury isn't yet known, but his availability as catching depth for the AL Wild Card Series is now in question.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Belts key double in Padres debut Castro went 1-for-5 with a double, a run and two RBI in a victory versus the Angels on Wednesday.
Impact Though the Padres ultimately won the game by seven runs, it was a tight affair most of the way. Castro played a key role in turning the tide in the Padres' direction, striking a two-run double in the eighth inning to break a 3-3 tie. The hit was the backstop's first since the Angels traded him to San Diego on Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Castro gets big hit after trade, Padres rout Angels 11-4 Jason Castro hit a tiebreaking two-run double against the team that traded him three days ago, and the San Diego Padres rallied for eight ru...
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Castro gets big hit after trade, Padres rout Angels 11-4
The San Diego Padres rallied for eight runs in the eighth inning of an 11-4 victory over the Los Angeles AngelsSEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Myers homers, busy Padres blank Rockies 6-0
Wil Myers homered and Garrett Richards led a committee of pitchers that scattered seven hits as the San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 6-0 on Monday nightSEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Angels trade catcher Jason Castro to the Padres for reliever Gerardo Reyes Angels catcher Jason Castro, who will be a free agent after the season, was traded to the San Diego Padres on Sunday for hard-throwing relie...
AUGUST 30, 2020 • LATIMES.COM
Padres Trade: Team has landed catcher Jason Castro Per reports, the Padres have landed a catcher, Jason Castro from the Angels. This could end up being one of the more impressive trade deadli...
AUGUST 30, 2020 • FRIARSONBASE.COM
Angels trade catcher Jason Castro to Padres Another move before the deadline
AUGUST 30, 2020 • HALOSHEAVEN.COM
Report: Padres acquiring Jason Castro from Angels The San Diego Padres are acquiring veteran catcher Jason Castro from the Los Angeles Angels, sources told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.Cast...
AUGUST 30, 2020 • THESCORE.COM
Sent to San Diego Castro was acquired by the Padres from the Angels on Sunday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Impact The writing was on the wall when Castro was a late scratch from Sunday's lineup, and discussions apparently progressed quickly from there. The trade return remains unclear, but it will need to be a player or players in the Padres' 60-player pool, a player to be named later or cash considerations. Castro has a .708 OPS in 18 games and should operate as the Friars' primary backstop once he officially joins the team.
AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Scratched amid trade talks Castro was a late scratch for Sunday's game against the Mariners due to ongoing trade discussions, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.
Impact No agreement has been reached, but the Angels will play it safe and keep Castro on the bench ahead of Monday's trade deadline. The Padres appear to be the current favorites for a potential deal. Anthony Bemboom is starting in his place Sunday and would be in line for an increased role if a trade is completed.
AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Late scratch Sunday Castro was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Mariners, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Impact Castro was slated to start behind the plate and bat eight, but he was scratched shortly before first pitch for undisclosed reasons. Anthony Bemboom enters the lineup for the Halos in his place.
AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Notes: Castro on trade rumors; roster moves After seeing Tommy La Stella traded to the A’s on Friday, Angels catcher Jason Castro knows it’s possible he also could be dealt before Mond...
AUGUST 30, 2020 • MLB.COM
Out of Saturday's lineup Castro is not in the lineup Saturday against the Mariners.
Impact Castro is 2-for-22 with 14 strikeouts in his past eight games, and he'll head to the bench for Saturday's contest. Anthony Bemboom will start behind the plate and bat eighth for the Halos.
AUGUST 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
