WILLI CASTRO NEWS

Takes seat Monday Castro is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins.

Impact He'll cede second-base duties to Harold Castro for the make-up game with Minnesota. Willi Castro went 0-for-9 during the Tigers' weekend series with the Blue Jays, bringing his season-long slash line down to .216/.271/.359.

AUGUST 30, 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

Dickerson's 3 hits lead Blue Jays to 3-2 win over Tigers

Corey Dickerson’s third opposite-field single of the game scored Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the 10th inning and gave the Toronto Blue Jays a 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturd...

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Tuesday Castro is on the bench for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact A 2-for-5, two-double performance Sunday raised Castro's average to .250 with two home runs and three RBI in his last 10 games. Jonathan Schoop is playing second base Tuesday, with Miguel Cabrera getting the start at first.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Starting at second Sunday Castro is starting at second base and batting seventh in Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Castro got the day off Saturday but will return for the series finale. The 24-year-old had been getting some run in left field recently, but with the Tigers designating Renato Nunez for assignment on Saturday, there could be more time available for Castro in the infield. Sunday's alignment could become the norm, with Castro at second, Jonathan Schoop at first and Miguel Cabrera serving as the DH.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Saturday's lineup Castro isn't starting Saturday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Castro is in line for increased playing time in the middle infield after Renato Nunez was designated for assignment Saturday, but he'll get a breather after he went 4-for-16 with two solo homers and three runs across the last four games. Harold Castro will start at second base while Zack Short takes over at shortstop.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Homers again Thursday Castro went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Thursday's loss to the Angels.

Impact Castro homered for the second straight game, bringing him up to nine long balls for the season. He played second base in this one, though he's also seen time in left field recently. Castro has struggled most of the year, as his OPS is still at just .632, though added defensive versatility could help his cause heading into 2022.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cabrera stuck at 499; Angels rally to beat Tigers 13-10

Max Stassi hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Angels overcome an eight-run deficit to beat the Detroit Tigers 13-10 on Thursday

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Provides only offense Wednesday Castro went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Angels.

Impact Castro once again got the start in left field, and the 24-year-old popped his eighth home run of the season in the fifth inning. However, that was all Detroit could muster in a 3-1 defeat with Shohei Ohtani on cruise control on the mound. The Tigers are taking a long look at Castro in left, with Harold Castro getting more run at shortstop and Jonathan Schoop locking down the keystone. Willi Castro is only batting .216 this season, but he looked better in 2020 and figures to still be in the team's plans next year, especially if he finishes off this campaign on a positive note.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani dominates on mound, homers in 3-1 Angels win

Shohei Ohtani hit his 40th homer and pitched eight sharp innings, helping the Los Angeles Angels beat Miguel Cabrera and the Detroit Tigers 3-1

AUGUST 19, 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

Gets another look in left field Castro will start in left field and bat seventh Sunday against Cleveland.

Impact Castro had started exclusively at second base and shortstop this season before getting the nod in left field during Saturday's 6-4 win, finishing the day 1-for-3 with two runs and a pair of stolen bases. Back in the lineup in left field for the second game in a row, Castro could end up settling in at the position in the short term while the Tigers wait for the likes of Derek Hill (rib), Akil Baddoo (concussion) and Niko Goodrum (groin) to return from the injured list.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cabrera doesn't homer but leads Tigers over Indians 6-4

Miguel Cabrera is finding ways to help the Detroit Tigers while he waits for career homer No. 500

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Harvey scheduled to start for Baltimore against Detroit

The Tigers will start Tarik Skubal on Wednesday while the Orioles are expected to counter with Matt Harvey

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tigers beat Orioles 9-4 despite scary collision in outfield

Willi Castro doubled, tripled and drove in three runs, and Detroit beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-4 in a game that included a scary collision between two Tigers outfielders

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drives in three Tuesday Castro went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple, a run scored and three RBI in Tuesday's win over the Orioles.

Impact Castro had a much-needed good day at the plate, as he came into Tuesday's contest mired in a 2-for-25 slump. It's been a struggle all season for the 24-year-old, who's been unable to follow up on a strong 2020 campaign in which he slashed .349/.381/.550 across 36 games. He's now slashing .214/.271/.354 through 90 games this season. Despite some rough performances, Castro should continue to see fairly regular playing time for the Tigers, at least while Isaac Paredes (hip) remains sidelined.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers Talk: What should we make of Willi Castro? On what the Tigers think of Willi Castro, the bullpen's new coffee machine, Derek Hill, Dillon Dingler and more.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Not in Wednesday's lineup Castro isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Castro has gone 0-for-14 with five strikeouts across his last four appearances, and he'll retreat to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Jonathan Schoop will take his place at the keystone while Miguel Cabrera starts at first base.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Sunday Castro is out of the lineup Sunday against the Orioles, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Since his July 22 call-up from Triple-A Toledo, Castro has appeared in 10 games for the Tigers while slashing .211/.225/.421 over that stretch. Despite the mediocre production, Castro continues to hold down the fort at second base, but he'll cede the keystone to Harold Castro in the series finale. Both Castros could soon see their opportunities at the position dwindle with both Isaac Paredes (hip) and Niko Goodrum (calf) in the midst of minor-league rehab assignments and due to come off the injured list soon.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Means, Franco lead Orioles to 5-2 win over Tigers

John Means struck out six in six strong innings, Maikel Franco homered and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two runs, two RBI in win Castro went 2-for-4 with a triple, two runs and two RBI in Wednesday's 17-14 win over the Twins.

Impact Castro delivered one of his best all-around box-score lines on the season, though it was overshadowed by several players on both sides coming through with big statistical performances. Even so, the solid day that the dish should help keep Castro locked into an everyday role at the keystone while the Tigers wait for Niko Goodrum (calf) to return from the injured list.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting again Sunday Castro is starting at second base and batting seventh in Sunday's game against the Royals.

Impact Castro will be starting for the fourth straight time since getting recalled from Triple-A Toledo He homered as part of a two-hit performance Friday, and the team is hoping a short stint in the minors will get the 24-year-old going. Castro should continue to see regular playing time at second while Isaac Paredes (hip) and Niko Goodrum (calf) are on the injured list.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in loss Castro went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 5-3 loss to Kansas City.

Impact The infielder opened the scoring with a solo shot in the third inning. He also got aboard in the seventh and scored on a wild pitch. Castro figures to see most of his playing time at second base with Isaac Paredes (hip) and Niko Goodrum (calf) on the shelf. Through 288 plate appearances, Castro has seven homers, 29 RBI, 37 runs scored and four stolen bases while slashing .219/.281/.362 this season.

JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

O'Hearn, Royals end Tigers' 7-game winning streak, 5-3

Ryan O’Hearn hit a three-run homer and Carlos Santana also connected as the Kansas City Royals beat Detroit 5-3, ending the Tigers’ seven-game winning streak

JULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS