Starlin Castro Fantasy Stats

Infielder Starlin Castro's 30-game suspension for domestic violence came to an end on Thursday. Following the end of the suspension, the Washington Nationals released him. He is now a free agent, though he may have difficulty finding a new home before the end of the year due to his transgressions. The 31-year-old Castro appeared in 87 games for the Nationals this year and slashed .283/.333/.375 with three home runs, 38 RBI and 25 runs.

Washington Nationals infielder Starlin Castro has been suspended by Major League Baseball for 30 games for violating the league's domestic violence policy, according to Maria Torres of The Athletic. Torres also reports that the Nationals have announced they intend to release Castro upon the completion of his suspension. Castro was placed on administrative leave two weeks ago following domestic violence allegations stemming from an incident earlier in the summer in the Dominican Republic. With this news, there's no reason Castro should remain rostered in any format.

Washington Nationals infielder Starlin Castro's administrative leave has been extended through July 29, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. Major League Baseball is investigating a domestic-violence allegation against Castro, and general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez both said recently that they don't expect Castro to return to the team this year. That tells fantasy managers in deeper leagues all they need to know regarding Castro, who was hitting a solid .283/.333/.375 with three home runs and 38 RBI on the year for the Nats. He can be dropped in single-year formats and doesn't hold any real value in dynasty/keeper leagues at 31 years of age. Josh Harrison and Jordy Mercer should continue sharing time at the hot corner for now, but that could change if Washington decides to trade for a third baseman such as Kris Bryant.

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said the team is proceeding as if infielder Starlin Castro will not return this season amidst his domestic-violence allegations. Major League Baseball placed the veteran infielder on administrative leave last week, and it sounds as though he'll remain on that list for the foreseeable future, much like Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Trevor Bauer's situation. If Castro's season is indeed over, he'll finish with a .283/.333/.375 slash line, three home runs and 38 RBI in 346 plate appearances. There's no reason to hang onto him in redraft leagues. Unless the Nats swing a trade for a third baseman at the trade deadline, Josh Harrison and Jordy Mercer will likely continue to share playing time at the hot corner in D.C.

Washington Nationals infielder Starlin Castro has been placed on administrative leave while the league investigates an alleged domestic-violence incident that occurred earlier this summer, according to Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic. There are no details about the incident currently, but Ghiroli reports that Castro had been placed on the restricted list back in June due to what was called "a family matter" when Castro returned home to the Dominican Republic. In terms of fantasy value, Castro was only relevant in deep formats and managers should be able to cut him and find better options on the waiver wire. Josh Harrison is likely to slide over to the hot corner with Castro out.

Washington Nationals infielder Starlin Castro was placed on the restricted list for undisclosed reasons. The 31-year-old will be away from the team and it's unclear when he will return to action. Castro has struggled in 2021, slashing .239/.287/.312 with two home runs, 23 RBI, and 14 runs scored across 254 plate appearances. Fantasy managers in all league formats can move on from Castro if they haven't already. Luis Garcia was recalled in a corresponding move. Look for Garcia and Jordy Mercer to see an uptick in playing time while Castro is out.

Washington Nationals infielder Starlin Castro shifted over to the hot corner for the first time during Grapefruit League play Tuesday in an attempt to get the veteran reps at the position prior to Opening Day. The move comes as a means of helping Castro develop additional positional flexibility in the case that manager Dave Martinez decides to look elsewhere with presumptive starting third baseman Carter Kieboom (.171/.216/.286) continuing to struggle at the dish during camp. Martinez has gone as far as saying that he wants Kieboom to be the club's starting 3B, but the 23-year-old delivered just a .556 OPS in 33 big league games last season. While Kieboom possesses top prospect pedigree, he's a true late-round roll-of-the-dice selection in season-long drafts at this stage.

Washington Nationals second baseman Starlin Castro, whose 2020 season ended in August with a broken wrist, is hitting .348/.400/.609 in spring training. Castro is already penciled in as the team's starter at the keystone and performed decently well in just 63 PA last season, hitting .267/.302/.450. His .299 xwOBA was not great but that figure was .311 in both 2018 and 2019. Castro should be on rosters in deep leagues thanks to his guaranteed job and solid batting average potential; he's only hit below .265 once in his career and that was back in 2013. At more standard depths, however, there are several better 2B options.

Washington Nationals second baseman Starlin Castro was in the midst of an excellent offensive start to the season when he sustained a broken right wrist Friday against the Orioles, a continuation of a contest from last weekend. Castro cedes way to rookie Luis Garcia, who figures to see a large amount of playing time in his absence, as he ranks as Washingtons No. 2 prospect. Castro had slumped to the tune of 2-for-18 in his last four games entering Friday, yet he remained entrenched in the No. 3 slot of the Nationals order. Whether Castro is able to return in 2020 remains to be seen, but season-long owners are likely best suited planning to nab a long-term replacement.

Washington Nationals second baseman Starlin Castro has been diagnosed with a sore left wrist following Fridays game against the Orioles. Castro underwent x-rays but did not immediately have the results. With the team playing two games Friday, rookie Luis Garcia -- ranked as the clubs No. 2 prospect -- has been selected off of the taxi squad and will make his Major League debut and man the keystone in Castros absence. Castro officially hit his first homer in the game, bringing his season average up to .357 with a .934 OPS. An extended absence would sting the Washington lineup; Garcia would presumably see an increased role and draw season-long intrigue in deep lineups due to his prospect pedigree.