Bernie Castro

45-Year-Old Second Baseman2B
 Free Agent  
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There was no outlook written for Bernie Castro in 2024. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
$Signed with the Nationals in October 2005.
2BWashington Nationals  
August 23, 2007
Castro stole four bases Thursday for Triple-A Columbus, giving him 30 for the year.
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Castro is having a tough August for Triple-A Columbus, hitting .212 thus far and .176 over his last 10 games with no extra-base hits. His best days are behind him unless MLB creates a designated runner position.
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He didn't hit at all after being called up to the majors but Castro's base stealing ability, the source of any potential fantasy value he might have, remained intact. He could break camp with a bench spot, but more likely he'll return to Triple-A as insurance in case Cristian Guzman breaks down once again.
Castro's terrific minor league season was cut short in August 2003, when he went down with a torn ACL. Up to that point the Triple-A Pacific Coast League All-Star had hit .309 with 49 stolen bases (102 the past two seasons). With Mark Loretta and Ramon Vazquez in front of him, and top prospect Josh Barfield closing from behind, his future is likely that of a utility-man who can offer blazing speed off the bench. The Padres have discussed working him out at the other infield positions to facilitate this, and we'll wager a guess that he'll begin this process with Triple-A Portland in 2004.
Castro swiped 53 bags for AA Mobile in 2002 and recorded a solid 52/67 BB/K ratio. He only hit .260 last season, so there are some concerns about his ability to make contact. At 22, he’s entering the prime of his prospect status. It’s not too late for Castro to carry early-season hitting magic into the summer and validate his prospect status, but the likelihood here is that Castro becomes a late-inning pinch runner/defensive replacement type. And even that won’t happen for a couple more seasons.
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2BWashington Nationals  
April 6, 2007
Castro began serving a 15-game suspension for violating the minor league drug policy in 2005
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2BWashington Nationals  
March 22, 2007
The Nationals outrighted Castro to Triple-A Columbus.
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2BWashington Nationals  
September 19, 2006
Castro, who collected three hits with two runs scored and two RBI over the weekend while playing second base, was not in the starting lineup Monday.
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2BWashington Nationals  
July 25, 2006
The Nationals recalled Castro from Triple-A New Orleans Tuesday.
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2BWashington Nationals  
October 27, 2005
Castro signed one-year contract with the Nationals on Thursday, the Associated Press reports.
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