Impact Castro went 1-for-3 with one RBI, one run and one strikeout in the first game of the doubleheader, but he'll get a breather for Game 2. Anthony Bemboom will start at catcher in his place.
AUGUST 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting second game Castro isn't in the lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Astros.
Takes seat Monday Castro isn't starting Monday's game against the Astros.
Impact Castro reached base in each of the past two games as he went 1-for-7 with two walks and two strikeouts during that time. However, he'll take a breather Monday with Anthony Bemboom starting behind the plate.
AUGUST 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Trout drives in 3 runs, makes diving catch as Angels top A's
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Piscotty drives in three runs, A's win ninth in row at home
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Not in lineup Friday Castro isn't starting Friday against the Athletics.
Impact Castro returned to the starting nine Wednesday after battling neck stiffness, but he'll be on the bench for his second consecutive contest Friday. Max Stassi (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list, which could free up more playing time for Castro in the coming days, but Anthony Bemboom will serve as the starting catcher Friday.
AUGUST 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Trout gets another up-and-in heater from SF pitcher in loss
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Heaney expected to start for Los Angeles against San Francisco
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Cueto looks crisp in Giants' 7-2 win over Angels
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Returns to action Wednesday Castro (neck) is starting behind the plate and batting seventh Wednesday at San Francisco, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Impact The 33-year-old was absent from the lineup for the past five games due to neck stiffness, but he'll rejoin the starting nine Wednesday. Castro is off to a strong start in 2020 with an .855 OPS through 41 plate appearances.
AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Cueto expected to start for San Francisco against Los Angeles
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Yastrzemski, Sandoval HRs lift Giants over Angels 8-2
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Sits for fifth straight Castro (neck) will be on the bench for the fifth straight game Tuesday against San Francisco.
Impact Castro did appear off the bench in the first of those five contests but has been out with neck stiffness ever since. He's making progress, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports, but he'll need at least one more day. Anthony Bemboom will be the catcher Tuesday.
AUGUST 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Still sitting Monday Castro (neck) remains sidelined Monday against the Giants.
Impact Castro sits for the fourth game in a row due to a stiff neck. Max Stassi remains the starter behind the plate.
AUGUST 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Sunday Castro (neck) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.
Impact Castro will sit for the third day in a row while he contends with a sore neck, allowing Max Stassi to make another start behind the plate. The Angels have brought up Anthony Bemboom from their alternate training site to provide another option behind the plate in the short term, so Castro could be a candidate for the injured list if he fails to show much improvement heading into Monday's series opener with the Giants.
AUGUST 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Betts hits tying homer, Dodgers beat Angels 6-5 in 10
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Battling minor neck issue Castro was originally supposed to be in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers but was scratched due to neck stiffness, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Impact It was unusual to see Castro out of the lineup against a righty as well as on the bench for two straight days. The issue is considered a minor one, so it's possible Castro returns for Sunday's contest. Max Stassi remains the starter behind the plate in his absence.
AUGUST 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Remains on bench Castro will sit again Saturday against the Dodgers.
Impact Castro has sat against all seven lefties the Angels have faced this season, but his off day Saturday comes against righty Walker Buehler. Max Stassi starts behind the plate against a right-hander for just the third time this season.
AUGUST 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Kershaw dominates, Bellinger 2 HRs, Dodgers drop Angels 7-4
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Not starting Friday Castro is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers.
Impact Castro has the edge in starts behind the plate for the Angels this season, but it's quite a slim one. He's gotten the nod 11 times, while Max Stassi, who starts Friday, has started nine games.
AUGUST 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Belts second homer Castro went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in a 6-0 win over Oakland on Tuesday.
Impact Castro has been somewhat overshadowed by fellow backstop Max Stassi -- who has hit four home runs -- but the 33-year-old has been productive with a .267/.389/.600 slash line and five RBI. He broke open a one-run game Tuesday with a three-run shot to center field in the fourth inning, one of a trio of long balls by the Angels in the frame. Castro and Stassi should continue sharing time behind the plate moving forward; through 18 games, Castro has one more plate appearance than Stassi (36 to 35).
AUGUST 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bundy dazzles A's, Castro leads Halos' HR barrage in 6-0 win Dylan Bundy threw seven scoreless innings of four-hit ball in another superb start, Jason Castro hit a three-run homer and the Los Angeles A...
AUGUST 12, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Bundy dazzles A's, Castro leads Halos' HR barrage in 6-0 win
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Not in Monday's lineup Castro isn't in the lineup Monday against the Athletics.
Impact Castro will retreat to the bench for the fourth time in the past six games after recording a double Sunday. Max Stassi will take over at catcher, batting eighth.
AUGUST 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Trout homers again on birthday, but Angels fall to Rangers
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