The Detroit Tigers increased their prospect depth at a much-needed position prior to Tuesday’s non-waiver trade deadline when they shipped center fielder Leonys Martin and right-handed pitcher Kyle Dowdy to division-rival Cleveland for shortstop Willi Castro. The 21-year-old shortstop signed with the Tribe as a 16-year-old back in 2013 and shot up the organizational prospect rankings, starting with his breakout 2017 campaign with Lynchburg of the Carolina League (High-A). Last season, Castro hit an impressive .290/.337/.424 as a 20-year-old, with 11 home runs and 19 stolen bases. As a switch-hitting shortstop from Puerto Rico, the Francisco Lindor comparisons might be inevitable.
Getting to know Willi Castro, the Tigers’ newest prospect
