Houston Astros: Jason Castro Loses Arbitration Hearing

The Houston Astros Win, but Could they Lose Castro Next Season Because of it?

The Houston Astros pulled out the victory against Jason Castro in an arbitration hearing that took place on Monday, February 8. The decision was officially handed down on Tuesday, with the news being reported shortly after the case was closed. It was decided that Castro will receive $5,000,000 in 2016 instead of the $5,250,000 that he requested from the club.

The arbitration process is never a nerve-free or settling process for the player, as he is forced to be present when the cases are being argued on both sides and must listen to Astros front office members argue to the arbitrator on why Castro is less valuable…