WILLI CASTRO NEWS

Back to bench Wednesday Castro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.

Impact Castro will take a seat in the series finale after he started each of the Tigers' past three games at three different positions (right field, center field and third base). Though he's hitting just .231 in July, Castro has provided some fantasy intrigue in the form of three stolen bases. He doesn't have a clear path to everyday playing time at the moment, but Castro could be a name to monitor in deeper mixed leagues if he ends up settling into a full-time role at some position.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Notches steal Tuesday Castro went 0-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 7-5 win over the Royals.

Impact Castro has turned to speed more often lately, logging three of his five thefts this year in his last five games. He's gone 4-for-19 with a walk, an RBI and three runs scored in that span. The 25-year-old utility man still has a decent .255/.290/.355 slash line with two home runs, 15 RBI, 23 runs scored, 10 doubles and two triples in 214 plate appearances, but he's lacking a guaranteed place in the lineup. Most of his starts lately have been in right field with Austin Meadows (Achilles) out, but Castro's also seen time in center field and at third base, playing at the latter Tuesday.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Sunday's lineup Castro is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the White Sox.

Impact Castro started three of the past four games and will take a seat Sunday after going 1-for-11 with an RBI, a run and a stolen base during that span. Victor Reyes will start in right field and bat ninth for the Tigers in the series finale.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Candelario homers, drives in 3 as Tigers beat White Sox 7-5

Jeimer Candelario homered and drove in three runs, and the Detroit Tigers won their sixth straight, beating the Chicago White Sox 7-5

JULY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes seat Tuesday Castro is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Guardians.

Impact After seeing a run of four consecutive starts come to an end in the second game of Monday's doubleheader, Castro will remain on the bench Tuesday while Victor Reyes gets another turn in right field. The two players still look to be part of a timeshare at the position, especially while Castro continues to swing a hot bat. Unless he's used as a pinch hitter off the bench, Castro will put his six-game hitting streak on hold Tuesday.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reyes, Greene homer in 9th, send Tigers past Royals 4-3

Victor Reyes and Riley Greene hit back-to-back homers in the ninth inning to give the Detroit Tigers a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals

JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pasquantino hits unusual 1st MLB homer, Royals beat Tigers

Vinnie Pasquantino hit his first major league home run and Hunter Dozier followed with a drive into the bullpen, leading Brad Keller and the Kansas City Royals over the Detroit Tig...

JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Retreats to bench Castro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants.

Impact Castro will move back to the bench after he was one of the few productive hitters for Detroit in a 4-3 loss Tuesday, when he went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run. Victor Reyes will re-enter the starting nine in place of Castro and should serve as the team's primary right fielder until Austin Meadows (Achilles) is back from the 10-day injured list.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yastrzemski's bat, glove help Giants hold off Tigers 4-3

Mike Yastrzemski hit a two-run single and made a beautiful catch in the outfield on Miguel Cabrera’s sharp liner, and the San Francisco Giants held off the Detroit Tigers 4-3

JUNE 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Loses out on everyday role Castro remains out of the lineup for Monday's game in Boston.

Impact Castro finds himself on the bench for the second game in a row and looks like he'll have to handle a fourth-outfielder role for the time being after Detroit promoted top prospect Riley Greene from Triple-A Toledo over the weekend. Meanwhile, Victor Reyes has hit .333 since coming off the injured list June 11 and seems to have solidified himself as the Tigers' top right fielder for the time being, though both he and Castro will likely face a tougher path to playing time whenever Austin Meadows (illness) comes off the COVID-19-related IL.

JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Productive day at the plate Castro went 2-for-5 with a triple, two RBI and a run scored in Saturday's victory over the Rangers.

Impact Castro's first RBI came thanks to savvy baserunning from Jonathan Schoop, who scored on a double play. Castro then tripled home Spencer Torkelson in the fifth inning. The shortstop's bat has woken up recently. After going hitless in two games, Castro now has five hits in his last three, including two two-hit games. He is slashing .262/.294/.369 on the season.

JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers pound 3 HRs, beat Rangers 14-7 to end 6-game skid

Eric Haase had three hits, including one of three Detroit homers, and the Tigers snapped a six-game losing streak with a 14-7 win over the Texas Rangers

JUNE 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heim, Gray lead Rangers to 7-0 win; Tigers lose 6th in a row

Jonah Heim doubled, homered and drove in three runs and the Texas Rangers beat Detroit 7-0, extending the Tigers’ losing streak to six games

JUNE 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Added to Friday's lineup Castro was added to the lineup for Friday's game against the Rangers, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Castro was initially slated to get a day off after drawing four consecutive starts, but he'll start in center field and bat third after Austin Meadows (undisclosed) was a late scratch. Castro went 3-for-16 with a homer, three runs and five strikeouts over the last five games.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers bring 3-game road win streak into game against the Tigers

The Texas Rangers visit the Detroit Tigers aiming to prolong a three-game road winning streak

JUNE 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tigers start 4-game series at home against the Rangers

The Detroit Tigers begin a four-game series at home against the Texas Rangers on Thursday

JUNE 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox try to extend road win streak in matchup with the Tigers

The Chicago White Sox hit the road against the Detroit Tigers trying to prolong a three-game road winning streak

JUNE 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Abreu hits pair of 2-run homers, White Sox beat Tigers 9-5

Jose Abreu hit a pair of two-run homers and Luis Robert singled home the go-ahead run in the fifth inning to help the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 9-5

JUNE 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hits leadoff home run Castro went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Monday's loss to the White Sox.

Impact Lance Lynn was making his 2022 debut for Chicago and Castro gave him a rude welcome, taking him deep on his first pitch of the game. It was just the second home run of the season for Castro, who's batting .264 for the year but has slowed down some in June with a .235 average this month. Still, on a Detroit team that lacks a ton of offensive weapons, the 25-year-old should continue to see plenty of playing time.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers and Blue Jays meet in series rubber match

Both the Detroit Tigers and the Toronto Blue Jays are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

JUNE 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jays back Berríos with early homers, rout Tigers 10--1

Lourdes Gurriel Jr., George Springer and Bo Bichette homered during a four-run second inning, José Berríos pitched eight strong innings and the Toronto Blue Jays routed the Detroit...

JUNE 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting Friday Castro is not in the starting lineup for Friday's contest against the Blue Jays, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Castro will rest for a second consecutive game Friday with Derek Hill returning to the lineup in center field and batting ninth. The 24-year-old may see some extra playing time in the near future with Daz Cameron (undisclosed) on the COVID list.

JUNE 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rain man: Skubal wins 4th straight as Tigers top Pirates 5-3

Tarik Skubal pitched seven steady innings to win his fourth straight decision and Harold Castro hit a two-run single to lead the Detroit Tigers to a rain-delayed 5-3 victory over t...

JUNE 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Severino, Yankees combine on 1-hitter, blank Tigers 3-0

Luis Severino combined with two relievers on a one-hitter to continue New York’s run of outstanding starting pitching performances as the Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0

JUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yanks' Cole loses perfect game night after Taillon's bid

Gerrit Cole pitched perfectly into the seventh inning a night after teammate Jameson Taillon lost his bid in the eighth, Aaron Judge homered and had four hits on his bobblehead nig...

JUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS