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Sitting again Wednesday Castro is not in the lineup Wednesday versus the Cardinals.

Impact Michael Taylor will make a third straight start in center field for the Twins. Castro has put together a few multi-hit games in recent weeks, but he's slashing just .246/.330/.369 across 277 total plate appearances this year.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact He'll take a seat for the series opener in St. Louis after he closed July on a high note, batting .324/.425/.441 with three extra-base hits, six stolen bases, five RBI and three runs over his final 11 games of the month. Michael Taylor will spell Castro in center field and hit ninth.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Racking up walks, steals Castro went 1-for-2 with a walk and an RBI in Saturday's 10-7 loss to the Royals. He also reached base on a hit by pitch.

Impact After missing three consecutive games last weekend with a bout of conjunctivitis, Castro has been dialed back in at the plate since re-entering the lineup Monday. While making three starts in center field and two at third base over his last five contests, Castro is getting on base at a .429 clip and has bagged three steals to go with two extra-base hits, two RBI and two runs. He'll start in left field in Sunday's series finale and will likely see most of his playing time in the outfield moving forward now that infielder Jorge Polanco has returned from the 10-day injured list.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Monday Castro (eye) will start at third base and bat sixth in Monday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Castro is back in the lineup for the first time since Thursday after a bout with conjunctivitis kept him on the bench for the entire three-game series with the White Sox over the weekend. Fortunately for the Twins, Castro showed enough improvement in his recovery from pink eye to make a cameo in Sunday's 5-4 win, as he went 1-for-2 with a double, a stolen base, an RBI and a run upon entering the game in the bottom of the ninth. Now that he's been cleared to start again, Castro should take back a near-everyday role for Minnesota.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from pink eye Castro (eye) entered Sunday's extra-inning win over the White Sox as a pinch hitter and went 1-for-2 with a stolen base while staying in the game in center field.

Impact Castro had missed two games due to conjunctivitis, but was able to play Sunday. He had a key pinch-hit double in the ninth inning as the Twins erased a 3-0 deficit to send the game to extra-innings. It looks like he'll be ready to return to the starting lineup Monday.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Sunday Castro (eye) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Impact He'll take a seat for the third day in a row while he battles an eye infection. Michael Taylor will pick up another start in center field and will bat ninth in the series finale.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined again Saturday Castro (eye) will remain on the bench for Saturday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Castro and Joey Gallo were both scratched Friday due to pink eye, and neither player is ready to return Saturday. Michael Taylor will again cover for Castro in center field.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Twins scratch Castro and Gallo from lineup because of pinkeye

Minnesota Twins third baseman Willi Castro and outfielder Joey Gallo were scratched from the lineup Friday night because of pinkeye

JULY 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scratched with conjunctivitis Castro was scratched from the lineup Friday against the White Sox due to conjunctivitis, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Donovan Solano will cover third base instead as Castro grabs some treatment and rest. He'll presumably be able to return to action at some point during the Twins' three-game weekend series versus Chicago.

JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Third straight start in CF Castro is starting in center field for the third day in a row Thursday in Seattle.

Impact It seems that Castro occupies the strong side of a center field platoon with Michael Taylor, who had been playing regularly for about a month. In his last two starts, Castro has gone 5-for-10 with two RBI and two steals.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks three hits Castro went 3-for-5 with a stolen base and two RBI in Tuesday's 10-3 win over the Mariners.

Impact Prior to Tuesday, Castro was hitting just .138 in July, going 2-for-29 over 11 contests. The versatile 26-year-old has offset some of his struggles with a 7:9 BB:K this month. He's slashing a modest .243/.321/.364 with five home runs, 21 steals, 20 RBI and 35 runs scored over 241 plate appearances.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes bag in loss Castro went 1-for-3 with a walk, one RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 3-1 extra-inning loss to the Orioles.

Impact Castro was the only Minnesota batter to get on base multiple times in the low-scoring contest. While he's gone just 3-for-14 over six games in July, he's also drawn six walks and notched four steals this month. The versatile 26-year-old is slashing .247/.326/.371 with 19 thefts, five home runs, 18 RBI and 33 runs scored over 219 plate appearances. He continues to see the bulk of his playing time between left field and center field.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes two bags in win Castro went 1-for-2 with two walks, a run and two stolen bases against the Royals in Monday's 8-4 victory.

Impact Castro came into the contest with a poor 5.4 percent walk rate, so it's notable that he took two free passes. The patience paid off for him, as he stole second base following each of his walks. Castro isn't quite an everyday player for the Twins, but his versatility has helped him stay in the lineup most days, and he's etched out some fantasy value thanks to a team-high 17 thefts in 20 attempts.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs stolen base Castro went 2-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's win over the Tigers.

Impact Castro tallied his 14th stolen base of the year, which currently leads the team and is already the most stolen bases by any Twins player since Byron Buxton had 14 in 2019. The 26-year-old has been seeing the ball well over the second half of June; he's slashing .323/.400/.387 with three RBI, eight runs and a 4:5 BB:K in 10 games since June 15. His positional versatility should keep him in the lineup more times than not, as he's been a welcomed addition in his first year with the ballclub.

JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits bench Wednesday Castro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Castro will take a seat after he started each of the past four games at three different positions while going 4-for-15 with three runs and an RBI. Though he lacks a direct path to an everyday role at any one lineup spot, Castro's defensive versatility may allow him to continue seeing fairly steady playing time.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 16, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Sits after eight straight starts Castro is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Castro will see his run of eight consecutive starts come to an end after he went 3-for-30 with 12 strikeouts during that span. Despite his recent lack of productivity, Castro's ability to play multiple spots in the infield and outfielder has helped him maintain steady playing time while the Twins have endured numerous injuries to position players. Castro will likely be battling Donovan Solano for a regular lineup spot until the Twins get one of Byron Buxton (rib), Jorge Polanco (hamstring) or Joey Gallo (hamstring) back from the injured list.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In leadoff spot Thursday Castro is starting at second base and batting leadoff Thursday against the Rays.

Impact This marks a sixth straight start for Castro, though it's his first look out of the leadoff spot. Jorge Polanco is taking a DH day with Byron Buxton (rib) now sitting on the injured list.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs fifth consecutive start Castro will start in center field and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Rays.

Impact Castro is in the lineup for a fifth consecutive game, this time replacing a resting Michael Taylor in center after Castro had most recently picked up a pair of starts apiece in left field and at third base. With Joey Gallo (hamstring) and Byron Buxton (rib) both recently landing on the injured list, Castro could be in store for a semi-regular spot in the Minnesota lineup so long as he's producing at the plate.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves yard Sunday Castro went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Suynday's 2-1 loss to the Guardians.

Impact Castro struck out his first three at-bats but made things interesting with a solo home run in the eighth to make it a 2-1 deficit for the Twins. His defensive versatility and hot hitting has made it difficult for manager Rocco Baldelli to keep him out of the lineup. Since May 16, Castro is slashing .323/.348/.548 with four homers, eight RBI and 13 runs scored, though he does have an ugly 1:24 BB:K in 17 games over that span. He should continue to see consistent work with several players currently ailing with minor injuries or illnesses.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 4, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Nabs 10th theft Castro went 2-for-4 with a walk, three runs and a stolen base in Wednesday's 8-2 victory versus Houston.

Impact Castro worked as a catalyst for the Twins' offense from the No. 8 spot in the order, reaching base three times and scoring on each occasion. He finished with his fourth multi-hit appearance over his past six games, a span in which he's slashing .455/.520/.773 with two homers, three RBI, nine runs and five steals in five attempts. Castro's versatility is helping him play on a near-everyday basis -- over his past three contests, he's started once each at third base, in left field and in center field.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes another bag Castro went 2-for-5 with a run and a stolen base against Houston in an extra-inning victory Monday.

Impact Castro has been surging at the plate and on the basepaths recently, going 8-for-18 with four steals over his past five games. He's also racked up two homers, three RBI and six runs over that span, helping him gain some momentum as a fantasy waiver-wire add. Castro was seeing sporadic playing time earlier in the campaign but has become a fixture in the lineup of late, in part due to his ability to play multiple positions in both the outfield and infield.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 29, 2023

Jorge Soler, Julio Rodríguez headline Ben Verlander's team of the week

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