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Spring games begin with fans, new faces, moment for Mancini

All over spring training, baseball enjoyed a bevy of reassuring signs Sunday on the opening day of Grapefruit and Cactus league play

FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Homers in spring debut Castro went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two RBI in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies.

Impact Castro led off for the Tigers, and the young shortstop started the scoring with a first-inning blast against former teammate Ivan Nova. After batting .349 in 2020, Castro is a candidate to start the season as Detroit's primary leadoff hitter, especially if he has a strong spring showing.

FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Candidate to lead off Castro is a candidate to bat leadoff this season, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact Castro batted .349 with a .381 on-base percentage during the shortened 2020 campaign, though his success was fueled by an atypically high .448 BABIP. The team might not put the pressure of leading off onto the 23-year-old's shoulders right out of the gate, and veteran Robbie Grossman is an option for the top spot to start the regular season. However, a hot start by Castro could force manager A.J. Hinch's hand.

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Willi Castro breaks down how he will improve defensively for Detroit Tigers Detroit Tigers shortstop Willi Castro checks in Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, from spring training in Lakeland, Florida.

FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • FREEP.COM

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FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Detroit Tigers: Willi Castro Set to Battle for the Starting Shortstop Position Willi Castro, the 22 year-old from Puerto Rico who the Detroit Tigers picked up from Cleveland for Leonys Martin, only played in 36 games i...

FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Frontrunner for time at short Castro (shoulder) will likely serve as the Tigers' regular shortstop with Niko Goodrum taking on a utility role, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Castro started 26 games at shortstop in 2020 while Goodrum started 30, but the former was the superior offensive player with a .931 OPS compared to .598 for Goodrum. The 23-year-old Castro, who dealt with right shoulder soreness at the end of last year but should be good to go at the start of this season, seems to be the type of young player the Tigers would like to build around at the position. Goodrum, meanwhile, has the ability to play multiple positions, so it would make sense if he served in more of a utility role.

FEBRUARY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers' Willi Castro hasn't heard if he will play shortstop in 2021 Detroit Tigers infielder Willi Castro played 27 of his 36 games last season at shortstop, but he isn't sure if he'll stay at the position in...

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • FREEP.COM

Resting shoulder, Castro preps for '21 season Willi Castro called it “really, really cool” to finish fourth in American League Rookie of the Year Award voting last month, considering the...

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • MLB.COM

Resting shoulder, Castro preps for '21 season Willi Castro called it “really, really cool” to finish fourth in American League Rookie of the Year Award voting last month, considering the...

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • MLB.COM

Testing throwing arm Castro (shoulder) is feeling good and testing his throwing arm Wednesday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact Castro was placed on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder soreness at the end of the 2020 season, but he said Wednesday that he's "feeling good" following a period of rest and rehab. More clarity on his status should be gleaned from how his arm responds to his workout Wednesday, but the 23-year-old appears to be on the right track in his recovery.

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Offseason checklist: Tigers' needs and moves The Tigers went 23-35 in 2020, finishing last in the American League Central for the third time in four years. But their rebuilding effort p...

NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • MLB.COM

Detroit Tigers: Willi Castro snubbed from 2020 Rookie of the Year Finalists Detroit Tigers shortstop Willi Castro was snubbed from the 2020 Rookie of the Year finalist group after a phenomenal rookie campaign. The De...

NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Detroit Tigers' Willi Castro misses cut for AL Rookie of Year finalist Detroit Tigers shortstop Willi Castro wasn't an AL Rookie of the Year finalist. The group included Luis Robert, Kyle Lewis and Cristin Javie...

NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • FREEP.COM

Tigers lose Castro duo to injuries vs. KC The Tigers, whose surprising start to the season fizzled thanks in part to injuries, are being tested for depth as their season winds down....

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • MLB.COM

Exits with injury Castro left Saturday's game against the Royals with right shoulder soreness.

Impact The injury doesn't sound particularly serious, but with the season ending Sunday, it's quite possible Castro has already played in his final game of the campaign. Brandon Dixon entered the game in his absence.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Productive game Thursday Castro went 3-for-5 with a home run, three runs scored and three RBI in Thursday's 8-7 loss to the Royals.

Impact Castro didn't start the season on the MLB roster, but he's been productive since joining the Tigers in the middle of August. The 23-year-old infielder now has a .944 OPS, six home runs and 23 RBI in 34 games. His solid play figures to earn him a starting job on Opening Day next year for a Detroit team that is evaluating a number of younger players.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Twins top Tigers 5-4 in 10th, sit half-game behind White Sox

Max Kepler hit the tying home run in the eighth inning and the game-winning single with two outs in the 10th, giving the Minnesota Twins a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • Associated Press

Carrasco, Ramirez star as Indians top Tigers 7-4

Carlos Carrasco allowed one hit in seven scoreless innings, and Jose Ramirez homered twice to lift the Cleveland Indians to a 7-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press

Tigers beat Indians 5-2 after Gardenhire's retirement

Eric Haase and Daz Cameron hit RBI singles during a four-run eighth inning for Detroit, and the Tigers won their first game following manager Ron Gardenhire’s retirement, 5-2 over...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press

Slugs fifth homer Castro went 1-for-3 with a walk and a three-run home run Thursday against Cleveland.

Impact Castro provided the Tigers' only offense with one swing, taking Shane Bieber yard in the eighth inning. It was his fifth home run of the season and second in his last three contests. He's quietly put together a strong .347/.381/.561 line with 14 runs scored and 17 RBI across 106 plate appearances since being called up Aug. 12.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ramirez helps Indians snap skid with 10-3 win over Tigers

Jose Ramirez homered twice on his 28th birthday, Shane Bieber took a shutout into the eighth inning and the Cleveland Indians snapped their eight-game losing streak with a 10-3 vic...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • Associated Press

White Sox, Rays secure berths in the postseason

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • Associated Press

Homers in win Castro went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two total runs scored during the Tigers' 6-0 win over the Royals on Tuesday.

Impact The 23-year-old Castro has looked strong in 91 at-bats in 2020, hitting .352 with four home runs. Castro has been regarded as a fringe top-10 prospect for the Tigers and has looked the part throughout his young career.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Cabrera homers to help Tigers beat Royals 6-0

Miguel Cabrera hit a homer and a double to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 6-0

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press

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