Chapter 97 of Everystros features recent ex-Astro Jason Castro. Everystros XCVII 52. Phil Garner (Bagwell score 51.47) is a five-foot-10 right-handed 2b/3b from Jefferson City, TN.
The Astros have been connected to various catchers this offseason. They had reported interest in free agents Willson Contreras, Christian Vázquez and Tucker Barnhart and also contacted the A’s to explore a trade of Sean Murphy. However, they missed on all of those targets, as those free agents have since found new teams and Murphy was dealt to the Braves.
Catcher Jason Castro took to Twitter today to announce he is retiring from major league baseball. The veteran spent parts of 12 seasons in the big leagues with the Astros, Twins, Angels and Padres.
The Houston Astros currently roster three catchers: Martín Maldonado, Korey Lee and Yainer Díaz. With a certified starter in Maldonado, the Astros addressed a backup in Christian Vázquez at the trade deadline, following the loss of Jason Castro to a knee injury.
Jason Castro played in 34 games for the Astros in the 2022 season. We’re reviewing the 316 players to have appeared with the Astros at every level through 2022.
When Christian Vázquez was acquired, the Houston Astros made it clear the backstop wouldn't take the lion's share of starts from Martín Maldonado. Rather Vázquez's acquisition was made to fill the shoes of an injured Jason Castro and offer a second-veteran option to manager Dusty Baker.
Over the coming weeks, MLBTR will go around the diamond to preview the free agent class. We’ll begin today with the backstops, a group that seemed rather deep entering the 2022 season but has since seen most of its membership struggle through subpar years.
The Houston Astros announced that catcher Jason Castro was moved to the 60-day IL due to knee surgery.
The Houston Astros have optioned catcher Korey Lee, as he told reporters himself after Monday's loss to the Boston Red Sox. The addition of Christian Vázquez forces the top prospect back to Triple-A Sugar Land.
If Martín Maldonado plays 90 or more games this season, a vesting option activates for the 2023 season. While 13 games away, the Houston Astros are supportive of Maldonado returning for his fourth full season, per Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston.
Jason Castro’s 10-day IL stint allowed the Astros to call up their top prospect at catcher, Korey Lee. Since Castro has struggled this season at the plate, it is a welcomed addition for fans to have Korey Lee as an option, especially since Martin Maldonado is also struggling offensively.
The Houston Astros placed catcher Jason Castro on the 10-day injured list Friday due to left knee discomfort. Castro, 35, is batting just .115 with one homer and three RBIs in 34 games this season.
Jason Castro hit a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning as the Houston Astros completed a two-game sweep of an interleague set against the host New York Mets with a 2-0 victory on Wednesday.
The Astros could use the tried-and-true trade deadline to improve behind the plate this season. With All Star Weekend fast approaching, we need to keep our eyes on another important date on the calendar...
So while there are plenty of struggling veterans on long-term deals, those with the thinnest grasp on their current roster spots are those who’ll be off the books at season’s end anyhow. We're looking at you, Joey Gallo.
Justin Verlander worked six scoreless, and Jason Castro made plays on offense and defense for a Houston victory. Looking for a bounceback, the Houston Astros defeated the Texas Rangers, 2-1 in game three of a four-game set on Saturday night.
To solve the big problems, you need to explore all avenues of approach Houston, TX - At the time of this writing, the Houston Astros are on a bit of an upswing.
Barring an unforeseen issue with ratifying the new agreement, the lockout will be lifted for the 2022 season. Baseball is finally back! The lockout will mercifully end as soon as the new Collective Bargaining Agreement is ratified by MLB and MLBPA.
That has to utterly sting for Red Sox fans. Instead of the game going to the bottom of the ninth tied, Boston lost 9-2 and the series is now tied at two.
In his return to Houston, Castro figures to pair with the right-handed-hitting Martin Maldonado behind the dish, giving manager Dusty Baker the opportunity to play matchups with a pair of solid defenders.
Signing with the Astros would be a homecoming of sorts for Castro, who began his career with the franchise after it used the 10th overall pick on him in 2008.
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