PLAYING TIME: J. Castro likely to return as DH

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Astros | Jason Castro hoping to DH this weekend
Houston Astros C Jason Castro (knee) hopes to serve as the designated hitter sometime this weekend during the series against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Manager Bo Porter is uncertain when Castro will be able to catch again.  Source: The Associated Press
 
BHQ take: Tough to gauge what the PT splits will actually be over the final two weeks, but now back from a concussion injury of his own, Carlos Corporan looks like the favorite to see most of the AB at catcher through the end of the season. Corporan was 1-for-7 since...

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