Minneapolis – Next prospect up will be shortstop Willi Castro.
With Niko Goodrum going on the injured list with a strained groin Friday night, the Tigers have called up the 22-year-old Castro, the No. 11-ranked prospect in the system according to MLB Pipeline.
Castro, acquired from the Indians for Leonys Martin July 31, 2018, was having a banner offensive season at Triple-A Toledo -- .301/.366/.467 with an .833 OPS in 119 games. He hit 11 home runs, was tied for the International League lead with eight triples, knocked in 62 runs, scored 75 runs and stole 17 bases.