Nationals’ Starlin Castro placed on administrative leave by MLB

Associated Press
Friday, July 16, 2021 3:56 p.m. | Friday, July 16, 2021 3:56 p.m.

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The Nationals’ Starlin Castro hits a two-run single during the second inning against the Padres on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, in San Diego.

WASHINGTON — Washington Nationals infielder Starlin Castro was placed on administrative leave Friday as part of the joint Major League Baseball-MLB Players Association domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy.

Castro can be on administrative leave for up to seven days barring an extension. He is paid during that time on leave.

Washington faces San Diego this weekend in the first series out of the All-Star break. Nationals manager Dave Martinez is expected to address Castro’s status later Friday.

Castro is hitting .283 with three home runs and 38 RBIs in 87 games this season. He is in his second season with the Nationals after stints with the Cubs, Yankees and Marlins.