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Starlin Castro | Shortstop

Team: Chicago Cubs
Age / DOB:  (23) / 3/24/1990
Ht / Wt:  5'10' / 190
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Batting out of the No. 3 spot, Starlin Castro had a two-run ground-rule double in Saturday's win over the Mets.
It was his only hit in six at-bats and it might have been caught if someone other than Lucas Duda was playing left field, but fantasy owners will take what they can get. After spending some time in the bottom-third of the order, Castro has been near the top of the lineup for the past three games. He's one of the team's best offensive players, even though he has struggled this season, so look for that trend to continue. Jun 15 - 4:56 PM

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Starlin Castro - SS - Cubs

Back in the No. 2 spot for the first time since June 2, Starlin Castro went 3-for-7 with two runs scored and two stolen bases in Thursday's extra-inning win over the Reds.

Castro nearly hit a game-winning homer in the ninth, but settled for a double and was eventually stranded. However, he helped manufacture the winning-run in the 14th inning after he reached on a single and stole second base. After Alfonso Soriano moved him over to third base on a ground out, he scored the winning run when Julio Borbon delivered a single through the left side of the infield. This was Castro's first multi-hit game since May 27, so Cubs manager Dale Sveum figures to keep him in the No. 2 spot for the time being. While the 23-year-old has been a major disappointment this season, he has major bounce-back potential.
Jun 13 - 8:19 PM
Starlin Castro - SS - Cubs

Starlin Castro went 0-for-3 with a walk in Friday's loss to the Pirates.

Castro is hitting just .157 (11-for-70) over his last 17 games, pulling his batting average down to just .250 for the year. Recently dropped down to the No. 7 spot in the order, the 23-year-old has been a massive disappointment this season. We know he's capable of a lot better, so this wouldn't be a bad time to try to buy low in fantasy leagues.
Jun 7 - 5:50 PM
Starlin Castro - SS - Cubs

Starlin Castro is batting seventh in the Cubs' lineup Tuesday.

It's the lowest he's batted all season. Castro has just two hits in his last 20 at-bats, which has dropped his average to .258. The Cubs are facing Jered Weaver and the Angels Tuesday.
Source: Carrie Muskat on Twitter
Jun 4 - 6:10 PM
Starlin Castro - SS - Cubs

Starlin Castro, hitting out of the leadoff spot in the Cubs' lineup, went 2-for-5 with a pair of doubles in a losing effort against the Nationals on Friday.

Castro also drove home a run and scored a run in the ballgame. If the move proves to be permanent, it could lead to a nice increase in Castro's overall fantasy value. He's been a modest disappointment thus far, hitting .273/.297/.400 with three homers, 16 RBI and two stolen bases through 35 games.
May 10 - 9:40 PM
Starlin Castro - SS - Cubs

Starlin Castro singled twice, walked and scored three times Monday against the Rangers.

He also drove in two runs. Hopefully, his OBP is over .300 for good this time. The walk was just his fifth in 137 at-bats this season.
May 6 - 11:49 PM
Starlin Castro - SS - Cubs

Starlin Castro went 2-for-4 with two runs scored Wednesday as the Cubs defeated the Padres.

The shortstop did a bit of everything, singling in a run while scoring two of his own. It was also the first game Castro has batted in the fifth spot in the lineup this season -- a role that, however long it lasts, will afford him an opportunity to drive in more runs. Wherever he bats, Castro is a good bet to produce for fantasy squads.
May 1 - 10:57 PM
Starlin Castro - SS - Cubs

Starlin Castro will hit third for the first time this season on Wednesday against the Reds.

Castro has batted second in every game this season, but Cubs manager Dale Sveum is making some changes with Alfonso Soriano getting the day off. Julio Borbon is hitting second and playing left field Wednesday.
Related: Alfonso Soriano, Julio Borbon
Source: Carrie Muskat on Twitter
Apr 24 - 9:30 AM
Starlin Castro - SS - Cubs

Starlin Castro homered off Matt Cain and delivered a game-winning double off Sergio Romo in the bottom of the ninth as the Cubs beat the Giants 4-3 on Friday.

Castro's double to the wall in center made up for his gaffe in the top of the inning, in which he decided to underhand a potential game-ending double-play ball to Alberto Gonzalez even though he was as close to third base as second on the play. The end result was that Hunter Pence beat out the relay on a bang-bang play. Castro's homer was his first of the year, and his two RBI doubled his season total. He's still looking for that first walk after 45 at-bats.
Apr 12 - 6:05 PM
Starlin Castro - SS - Cubs

Starlin Castro hit his first home run of the spring Thursday against the Dodgers.

Castro went 2-for-4 on the day and is now hitting a cool .476 (10-for-19) in nine games this spring. He has also hit safely in all six games since returning from his hamstring issue. He's only entering his age-23 season, so we're only expecting him to get better.
Mar 21 - 7:03 PM
Starlin Castro - SS - Cubs

Starlin Castro (hamstring) is back in the Cubs' lineup Wednesday.

Castro hasn't played in two weeks due to some minor inflammation in his left hamstring, though it was mostly a matter of the Cubs playing things safe. He should be fine moving forward.
Source: Carrie Muskat on Twitter
Mar 13 - 11:10 AM
Starlin Castro - SS - Cubs

Starlin Castro (hamstring) ran the bases Monday.

Castro had a minor hamstring issue at the end of February, but he has been fine for a few days now. Look for him to return to the lineup Wednesday.
Source: MLBlogs.com
Mar 11 - 4:05 PM
Starlin Castro - SS - Cubs

Starlin Castro (hamstring) is expected to return to the lineup Wednesday.

The Cubs have an off-day on Tuesday, so they'll look to get Castro and Brent Lillibridge (groin) back when they return to Cactus League action. Both players should have no trouble getting ready for the start of the season.
Related: Brent Lillibridge
Source: Paul Sullivan on Twitter
Mar 9 - 1:26 PM
Starlin Castro - SS - Cubs

Starlin Castro (hamstring) is expected to return to the lineup next Monday or Wednesday.

Castro is currently sidelined due to some minor inflammation in his left hamstring. The Cubs have an off-day on Tuesday, so they may wait until Wednesday just to play things safe. There's still plenty of time for him to get ready for the season, so the Cubs don't want to push it and risk a setback.
Source: Paul Sullivan on Twitter
Mar 7 - 12:11 PM
Starlin Castro - SS - Cubs

Starlin Castro (hamstring) did some running and took ground balls Tuesday.

Castro's hamstring isn't really bothering him anymore, but the Cubs will hold him out of game action until next Monday just to be safe. "It's kind of a non-issue now," manager Dale Sveum said. "Because we have the luxury to do it, we're going to make sure he's completely healthy, even though he's completely healthy now. He'll get plenty of playing time going into the season so there's no reason to rush it."
Source: Cubs.mlb.com
Mar 5 - 9:30 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Welington Castillo
2Dioner Navarro
3Steve Clevenger
1B1Anthony Rizzo
2B1Darwin Barney
SS1Starlin Castro
3B1Luis Valbuena
2Cody Ransom
LF1Alfonso Soriano
2Ryan Sweeney
CF1David DeJesus
RF1Nate Schierholtz
2Scott Hairston
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Matt Garza
2Jeff Samardzija
3Edwin Jackson
4Scott Baker
5Scott Feldman
6Travis Wood
7Carlos Villanueva
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Kevin Gregg
2Kyuji Fujikawa
3Carlos Marmol
4James Russell
5Shawn Camp
6Hector Rondon
7Henry Rodriguez
8Rafael Dolis
9Zach Putnam
10Blake Parker
11Arodys Vizcaino
12Brooks Raley