Darvish, Padres to face Odorizzi, Astros
The Astros will send Jake Odorizzi to the mound Saturday and the Padres will give Yu Darvish the startMAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Padres score 7 in 11th, beat Astros 10-3; SD now 7-0 vs AL
Fernando Tatis Jr. and Tommy Pham both homered, then helped out with an RBI each in a seven-run 11th inning that sent the San Diego Padres over the Houston Astros 10-3MAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lands on 10-day IL Castro was placed on the 10-day injured list with left Achilles soreness Friday, retroactive to May 25, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Castro hadn't started in either of the last two games, but he was apparently dealing with an injury that will now force him to miss additional time. Catcher Garrett Stubbs was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land and should serve as a backup option behind Martin Maldonado.
MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
García beats Astros in 10th again, Rangers sweep in 3-2 win
Adolis García’s infield single scored automatic runner Nick Solak in the 10th inning, giving the Texas Rangers a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros and a sweep of their Texas riva...MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Delivers three hits, RBI in loss Castro went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Friday's 7-5 extra-inning loss to Texas.
Impact Castro gave Martin Maldonado a breather Friday. The 33-year-old Maldonado has appeared in 33 of 45 games this season, as the catching split has heavily tilted his way. This was Castro's first start in seven games.
MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
García's homer in 10th gives Rangers 7-5 win over Astros
Adolis García hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the 10th inning, giving the Texas Rangers a 7-5 victory over Houston after Astros rookie Tyler Ivey had been spared a loss in h...MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tucker has 4 RBIs to lead Astros over Blue Jays 7-4
Kyle Tucker hit a three-run homer and tied a career high with four RBIs as the Houston Astros built a big lead early and held on for a 7-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on SundayMAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Replaces injured Maldonado Castro filled in for an injured Martin Maldonado (shoulder) during Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Yankees. He had a hit in his lone at-bat.
Impact Maldonado was removed from the game after a collision with Rougned Odor at home plate in the sixth inning. The catcher suffered a bruised trapezius muscle but tested negative for concussion. Maldonado avoided serious injury, but he will sit out Wednesday's contest, which means Castro will start.
MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Examining the Astros' lopsided playing-time distribution between Martín Maldonado and Jason Castro It was never expected to be a straight platoon, but Castro has gotten even less playing time than anticipated despite Maldonado's struggles.
MAY 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Castro’s walk helps Astros rally in 8th to beat M’s 7-5 Pinch-hitter Jason Castro drew a bases-loaded walk to put Houston in front during a four-run eighth inning, and the Astros rallied to beat t...
APRIL 29, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Castro's walk helps Astros rally in 8th to beat M's 7-5
Pinch-hitter Jason Castro drew a bases-loaded walk to put Houston in front during a four-run eighth inning, and the Astros rallied to beat the Seattle Mariners 7-5APRIL 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Emanuel goes 8 2/3 in relief in MLB debut, Astros bop Angels
Kent Emanuel worked 8 2/3 innings in relief in his major league debut, saving Houston’s bullpen after Jake Odorizzi left early with an injury, and the Astros routed the Los Angeles...APRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros' Odorizzi out after 5 pitches with forearm tightness
Astros newcomer Jake Odorizzi has exited his start against the Los Angeles Angels after just five pitches because of tightness in his right forearmAPRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Garcia's pinch hit lifts Astros over Angels 5-4 in 10
Rookie pinch-hitter Robel Garcia’s RBI single in Houston’s three-run 10th inning sent the Astros to a 5-4 win over the Los Angeles AngelsAPRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns to bench role Castro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Castro had picked up five straight starts behind the plate to close out last week, but he'll return to the No. 2 role for the foreseeable future after top catcher Martin Maldonado was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday. Maldonado also came to terms Wednesday with the Astros on a one-year, $5 million extension, which seemingly signals that he'll remain a higher priority for the organization than Castro.
APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Elevates to top catcher Castro went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Tigers.
Impact Castro got the Astros on the board in the fifth inning with his second home run of the season. He entered the starting lineup after the Astros added top backstop Martin Maldonado to the COVID-19 injury list. Castro should get the majority of at-bats for as long as Maldonado is sidelined, while Garrett Stubbs, who was called up Wednesday, serves as the backup.
APRIL 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fulmer 1st win since 2018, Tigers sweep shorthanded Astros
Michael Fulmer earned his first win since 2018 and the Detroit Tigers built a big lead before holding off the short-handed Houston Astros 6-4 for a three-game sweepAPRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ramos homers twice, Tigers slug Astros for 2nd straight win
Wilson Ramos hit two home runs and Renato Núñez and rookie Akil Baddoo each homered for the second straight game as the Detroit Tigers slugged their way to an 8-2 win over the Hous...APRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
HIts two-run homer Castro went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer and a pair of runs scored in Sunday's win over the Athletics.
Impact Castro gave his team a two-run lead with a homer off Sean Manaea in the second inning. He later reached on a fielder's choice in the sixth and came around to score. It was a strong start to the season for the veteran catcher, who was making his season debut in the Astros' fourth game of the year.
APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Astros batter A's 9-2 to complete four-game sweep
Jason Castro homered in his first start back with Houston, and the Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 9-2 on Sunday to complete a four-game sweepAPRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jason Castro belts first Astros homer since leaving team in 2016 (Video) In his first at-bat back with the Houston Astros, Jason Castro belted a two-run homer against the Oakland Athletics. Talk about a dream ret...
APRIL 4, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM
Bregman homers for 2nd straight day, Astros beat A's again
Alex Bregman hit a three-run homer for his second longball in two games, and the Houston Astros slugged past the Oakland Athletics 9-5APRIL 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Catching in Tuesday's game Castro (oblique) will start at catcher and will bat fifth Tuesday in the Astros' Grapefruit League game against the Mets, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Castro will rejoin the Astros' spring lineup for the first time in two weeks after making a full recovery from a minor oblique strain. The 33-year-old is expected to fill the smaller side of a timeshare at catcher with Martin Maldonado this season.
MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Set to play Tuesday Manager Dusty Baker said Castro (oblique) will rejoin the Astros' Grapefruit League for Tuesday's game against the Mets, Chandler Rome of Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact For the first time all spring, Houston should have all position players on its likely Opening Day roster available with Castro and Alex Bregman (hamstring) set to return from injuries. Unlike Bregman, Castro has already made his Grapefruit League debut, but the veteran catcher hadn't played since March 2 due to a strained oblique. Castro is slated to form a catching tandem this season with Martin Maldonado, with the playing-time distribution likely tilting in the latter's favor.
MARCH 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Recovering from oblique strain Castro hasn't played in a Grapefruit League game since March 2 due to an oblique strain, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact The severity of the injury remains unclear, but the 33-year-old was able to get back on the practice field Wednesday. Castro still has a few weeks to recover and prepare for the start of the regular season.
MARCH 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
