Castro to Astros?

[SteveLV]

MLB Trade Rumors reporting this, Astros would like him.

Any trade discussion with Astros should start and end with Walker Janek, C.   Hitting well, excellent defense, 22 years old, and even has a slew of stolen bases.  Might be a year away, but he seems to be better than any C in the Twins system.

[Mike Sixel]

Janek is in A+ ball isn't he? He's at least two years away the way the Twins move catchers. But, ya, I do that deal every day. Maybe have them throw in a pitcher around tenth or so in their system and move him to relief.

[SteveLV]

He played 3 years of college ball, is 22, and his D is reportedly well developed.  If the bat continues to play, I don't think it should take 2 more years to reach MLB, but obviously the Twins would need to rely on their own scouting assessment.  But seems to be an obvious target.

[jaimedude]

Twins need catching. 

[Mike Sixel]

41 minutes ago, SteveLV said:

He played 3 years of college ball, is 22, and his D is reportedly well developed.  If the bat continues to play, I don't think it should take 2 more years to reach MLB, but obviously the Twins would need to rely on their own scouting assessment.  But seems to be an obvious target.

Hey, you're preaching to the choir..... But I'm just going by how they promote. Also, a bit odd he's in high A again, still....

[Cory Engelhardt]

8 hours ago, Mike Sixel said:

Hey, you're preaching to the choir..... But I'm just going by how they promote. Also, a bit odd he's in high A again, still....

If he is promoted to AA in August after the deadline, would that change anything in terms of timeline?

Gotta say, I wanted him in the draft last year. Curious if he could be a target. Janek feels a bit rich for Castro though, but it'd be fun to get him into our system.