Castro sets new career mark in RBI: Astros catcher Jason Castro hit his first home run since 2010 in Monday's series opener against the Cubs. He launched a three-run shot off Matt Garza in the first inning and finished 1 for 3 with a walk in the 8-4 win. Castro now has 11 RBI on the year, setting a new career high. (Updated 05/22/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/24/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Castro has not been hitting for much average so far this season but at least he is healthy after missing all of last season due to knee surgery. Still, he continues to split time behind the plate with Chris Snyder and has limited appeal outside of deeper NL-only formats at this point, even at a thin position in Fantasy. (Updated 05/22/2012).
05/20/2012 19:47 Hit Parade for Week 8
Some catchers have been bitten by the injury bug in recent days, leaving some owners scrambling. Our Scott White shares some recommendations and helps set your lineups for Week 8 in his Hit Parade.
05/15/2012 16:33 Pence HR in 10th lifts Phils past Astros
Hunter Pence atoned for a ninth-inning error by hitting his second home run of the game, a solo shot in the 10th that lifted the Philadelphia Phillies over the Houston Astros 4-3 Tuesday.
05/13/2012 20:18 Hit Parade for Week 7
As interleague play gets under way there are many matchups to break down. Our Scott White tells you who the best bets and biggest risks are in his Hit Parade for Week 7.
Jason Castro missed the entire 2011 campaign after tearing his ACL in spring training but heads into this season with some high expectations. While he batted just .205 with two homers and eight RBI in 67 games during his call-up in 2010, he was a highly touted catcher coming up through the Astros' system and has some decent offensive upside. His 6-foot-3, 205-pound frame suggests he will develop some power and he should see the majority of the starts behind the plate in Houston. A foot injury could keep him from starting spring training on time. Keep an eye on his progress early on and plan on targeting the 24-year-old in deeper Fantasy formats on Draft Day. Castro could end up being more valuable in mixed leagues if he can live up to expectations, though. (Updated 1/9/12)