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Tigers' Willi Castro hits homer on his 24th birthday: 'I got a good pitch to hit' Tigers second baseman Willi Castro hit his first home run of the season on his 24th birthday in Saturday's 2-1 loss against the Royals.

APRIL 24, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Singer sharp, and unearned run lifts Royals over Tigers 2-1

Brady Singer pitched seven impressive innings, and the Kansas City Royals took advantage of some defensive sloppiness by Detroit in a 2-1 victory over the Tigers

APRIL 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Out of Friday's lineup Castro is not in the lineup Friday against the Royals, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Castro started the last three games at second base but will take a seat Friday while going 3-for-18 over the past week. Zack Short will receive the start at the keystone for the TIgers.

APRIL 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Evans denied Baddoo, Pirates beat Tigers 4-2 with 2-run 8th

Phillip Evans kept Akil Baddoo’s drive to left field in the park in the seventh inning to help Pittsburgh escape a jam, and the Pirates scored twice in the eighth to beat the Detro...

APRIL 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Tigers beat Pirates 5-2 to gain doubleheader split

Tyler Anderson’s five strong innings helped Pittsburgh move to 8-9 with a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers in the first game of Wednesday’s doubleheader, but Detroit rallied for...

APRIL 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Could see time at second Castro was scheduled to start at second base before Tuesday's game was postponed, and manager A.J. Hinch may elect to use Niko Goodrum more at shortstop moving forward, Evan Woodbe...

Impact Hinch was careful to say that shifting Castro to second doesn't represent a "demotion" for the 23-year-old, but instead gives the team a plus defender at short in Goodrum. It's unclear if such an alignment will become the norm moving forward, but with Goodrum often used across the diamond, it's likely that Castro will continue to see plenty of time at short. Perhaps playing a new position can also get Castro going at the plate, as he's slashing just .213/.250/.295 through 15 games.

APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

A's rally to beat Tigers in ninth, win eighth straight

Matt Olson scored from second base on a fielding error by Detroit third baseman Jeimer Candelario with two outs in the ninth inning, rallying the Oakland Athletics past the Tigers...

APRIL 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Reaches base twice in loss Castro went 1-for-3 with a walk in Friday's 3-0 loss to the Athletics.

Impact Castro recorded one of the four hits Detroit could muster for the night, and the shortstop reached base twice for the second straight game. He's off to a bit of a slow start with a .226/.268/.321 slash line, but the Tigers will keep giving him regular playing time in an effort to develop the 23-year-old.

APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers shortstop Willi Castro battling slump; Miguel Cabrera in 'great spirits' Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch said he won't consider moving Willi Castro down in the batting order, despite giving him a day off Wednesday...

APRIL 14, 2021 • FREEP.COM

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

Impact Castro had started each of the first 11 games of the season and slashed .196/.229/.239 with a triple, two runs, one RBI and 12 strikeouts. Niko Goodrum will shift to shortstop while Harold Castro starts at second base Wednesday.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hits three singles in loss Castro went 3-for-4 with three singles in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Minnesota.

Impact It was the best performance thus far in 2021 for the shortstop, who had gone 3-for-21 with one RBI entering play Wednesday. Castro also went without a strikeout for this first time this season. The switch hitter excelled in 2020 with a .349 average and six homers in 140 plate appearances -- numbers that are surely unsustainable over a full-length season but still suggested his potential to contribute offensively in the big leagues. His strong showing Wednesday was the first sign of last year's bat in 2021.

APRIL 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Twins rally for 3-2 victory over Baddoo, Tigers

Jorge Polanco hit a two-run double in the sixth inning and the Minnesota Twins held off Akil Baddoo and the Detroit Tigers 3-2

APRIL 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Batting third again Castro will start at shortstop and bat third Monday against the Twins.

Impact Castro has slotted into the three hole in each of the Tigers' four games to date. The early returns haven't been especially impressive (2-for-12 with a triple and a walk), but Castro should get at least a few more opportunities in the heart of the batting order before manager A.J. Hinch contemplates a change. Even if he ultimately drops down in the order, Castro still appears to have a full-time role on lock.

APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Teheran wins in Detroit debut, Tigers beat Indians 5-2

Julio Teheran pitched through trouble in his Detroit debut, and the Tigers beat the Cleveland Indians 5-2

APRIL 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Castro sees 1st opener against old team DETROIT -- Willi Castro’s long-awaited first Opening Day in the Majors came against the team that traded him to Detroit three years ago. He...

APRIL 1, 2021 • MLB.COM

Two more hits Tuesday Castro went 2-for-3 with a triple and an RBI in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees.

Impact Castro has had a great spring, and he's now batting an even .300 with three home runs and 10 RBI. The young shortstop could be primed for a breakout season after slashing .349/.381/.550 across 36 games last year.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Padres star Tatis has shoulder problem, to be re-evaluated

The flash and dash of Fernando Tatis Jr. came to a sudden halt Tuesday when the star San Diego Padres shortstop slowly walked off the field after making an awkward throw in an exhi...

MARCH 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Tigers shortstop Willi Castro on 'aggressive' approach in leadoff spot Chris McCosky talks to shortstop Willi Castro on Tuesday morning about switch-hitting in AJ Hinch's lineup.

MARCH 16, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Remains hot Castro went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees.

Impact Castro is off to a great start this spring with a .429/.467/1.214 (yes, that's his slugging percentage) slash line and three home runs through six games. He won't stay this hot all season, but the 23-year-old is coming off of a .349/.381/.550 line last year, so a breakout campaign could be ahead.

MARCH 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Now in Chisox 'pen, Kopech makes debut after 2020 opt-out

Michael Kopech is getting used to his new relief role with the Chicago White Sox

MARCH 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Detroit Tigers SS Willi Castro explains his three-run HR vs. Yankees Detroit Tigers shortstop Willi Castro talks Tuesday, March 9, 2021, after hitting a three-run homer against the New York Yankees in spring t...

MARCH 9, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Yanks' Britton needs surgery to remove elbow bone chip

New York Yankees left-hander Zack Britton needs surgery to remove a bone chip from his pitching elbow and seems certain to miss the start of the season

MARCH 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Detroit Tigers: Willi Castro gunning for starting shortstop job Detroit Tigers prospect infielder Willi Castro is gunning for the starting shortstop job. As Spring Training continues down in Lakeland, Cas...

MARCH 6, 2021 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Blasts second spring homer Castro went 2-for-2 with a double, a solo home run and three RBI in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Pirates.

Impact The Tigers have played three Cactus League games, and Castro has already homered twice. He ceded the leadoff spot to Robbie Grossman in this one, but the young shortstop should bat somewhere near the top of the order this season. After slashing an impressive .349/.381/.550 last season, Castro could be ready for a breakout during the longer 2021 campaign.

MARCH 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Twins newcomer Happ back on mound after positive virus test

Eager for a fresh start with a new team, J

MARCH 2, 2021 • Associated Press

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