RODOLFO CASTRO NEWS

In competition for second base job Castro is in competition to start at second base along with Ji Hwan Bae and Tucupita Marcano, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Castro had an inconsistent season with the Pirates in 2022 -- he spent a large portion of the season in the minors -- but he posted a .788 OPS with 10 home runs across 200 plate appearances in the second half of the campaign. Through four games in spring training, Castro hasn't helped his cause by collecting only one hit and striking out five times in 13 plate appearances.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'I want it really bad': Rodolfo Castro has sights set on winning Pirates' second base job The Pirates need someone to step up and earn the starting job at second base. The early leader is Rodolfo Castro.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Amid the losses, Pirates believe end of overhaul is in sight

The Pittsburgh Pirates believe they are nearing the end of their top-to-bottom rebuild despite another 100-loss season

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Pujols has 2 more RBIs, Cardinals beat Pirates 8-7 in 10

Albert Pujols drove in two more runs and the St. Louis Cardinals went on to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 in 10 innings Tuesday night

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Pujols hits 703rd HR to pass Babe for 2nd in RBI; Cards lose

Albert Pujols hit his 703rd home run, breaking a tie with Babe Ruth for second place in career RBIs, but the St. Louis Cardinals lost to Pittsburgh 3-2 when the Pirates drew four c...

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Newman's single in 10th gives Pirates win and sweep of Reds

Kevin Newman hit a winning single in the 10th inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates rebounded from a blown three-run lead in the ninth to beat Cincinnati 4-3 and send the Reds to thei...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Riding pine Wednesday Castro isn't starting Wednesday against the Reds.

Impact Castro went 0-for-3 with a walk and three strikeouts Tuesday and will head to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Kevin Newman is taking over at the keystone and batting seventh.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cruz leads Pirates against the Reds after 4-hit outing

The Pittsburgh Pirates play the Cincinnati Reds after Oneil Cruz had four hits against the Reds on Monday

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Sitting Monday Castro isn't in the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds.

Impact Kevin Newman will play second base in the series opener. Castro has excelled in his last 11 games, hitting .273 with three home runs, nine RBI and three walks.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs face the Pirates leading series 2-1

The Chicago Cubs lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Oviedo cruises through 7, Pirates top Cubs 6-0 to end skid

Johan Oviedo tied his career high with seven strikeouts in seven innings, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 6-0 to snap an eight-game losing streak

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Pirates to break slide in game against the Cubs

The Pittsburgh Pirates will try to break their eight-game slide when they take on the Chicago Cubs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Pirates aim to stop skid in matchup with the Cubs

The Pittsburgh Pirates will try to stop their seven-game slide when they take on the Chicago Cubs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Wesneski has immaculate inning, pitches Cubs over Bucs 3-2

Rookie Hayden Wesneski had an immaculate inning in his second major league start to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 3-2 victory over the skidding Pittsburgh Pirates

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Racking up hits Castro went 2-for-4 with a triple and two runs scored Wednesday against the Yankees.

Impact Castro was the only Pirate to collect multiple hits Wednesday, and it was the third time he's done so in his last seven starts. Since being recalled on Aug. 9, Castro has hit .268 with 10 home runs, 16 runs scored and 20 RBI across 38 games. Though he's striking out at a 28.1 percent clip in that span, Castro is making the case for a role in Pittsburgh to begin the 2023 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates aim to end skid in game against the Cubs

The Pittsburgh Pirates will try to stop a six-game skid when they play the Chicago Cubs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Reynolds leads Pirates against the Yankees after 4-hit game

The Pittsburgh Pirates play the New York Yankees after Bryan Reynolds had four hits against the Yankees on Tuesday

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Three-run shot in loss Castro went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 9-8 loss to the Yankees.

Impact Castro took Clay Holmes deep with two runners on base to put Pittsburgh up 8-4 in the eighth inning before Wil Crowe blew the game in the bottom of the ninth. The 23-year-old has reached base safely in all but four games since the beginning of September but is batting just .208 in 72 at-bats during that stretch. On the bright side, he has knocked in 14 batters in those games while hitting in the middle of the Pittsburgh lineup. He could be a good source of RBI in the final weeks of the season.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Judge's 60th homer sparks 5-run 9th, Yanks stun Pirates 9-8

Aaron Judge hit his 60th home run and Giancarlo Stanton followed minutes later with a game-ending grand slam, completing the New York Yankees’ stunning five-run, ninth-inning rally...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Bader has 2 go-ahead singles, 3 RBIs in Yankees debut

Harrison Bader drove in three runs with a pair of go-ahead singles, going 2 for 4 in a stunning 9-8 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates that marked his injury-delayed Yankees debut

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • Associated Press

Lone bright spot in loss Castro went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Mets.

Impact Castro accounted for three of the Pirates' four hits and their lone run with his ninth-inning solo shot. The 23-year-old infielder has hit safely in nine of his last 10 games, going 12-for-42 (.286) with four homers, three doubles, nine RBI and six runs scored in that span. He's been trending in the right direction lately, with the hot stretch putting him at a .244 batting average, .760 OPS, 10 homers, five steals, 21 RBI, 19 runs scored and seven doubles through 56 contests overall.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Escobar hits 3-run homer, Bassitt pitches Mets past Pirates

Eduardo Escobar hit an early three-run homer, Chris Bassitt pitched six shutout innings for his 14th win and the New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Drives in four Castro went 2-for-5 with a home run, four RBI, two runs scored and a stolen Wednesday against the Reds.

Impact Castro took Nick Lodolo yard for a three-run home run in the third inning -- his ninth long ball of the season. He also added an RBI single in the ninth frame and chipped in his fifth stolen base. Castro's riding a seven-game hitting streak, during which he's hit .267 with three homers, eight RBI and five runs scored. Since being recalled to Pittsburgh Aug. 9, Castro has a solid .263/.320/.534 line in 118 at-bats.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Castro homers as Pirates beat Reds 10-4 for 4-game sweep

Rodolfo Castro hit a three-run homer and an RBI single, and the Pittsburgh Pirates completed a four-game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds with a 10-4 victory

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Pirates slam three home runs to down Reds

Rodolfo Castro and Diego Castillo homered in a five-run fifth inning to power the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 • Associated Press