Starlin Castro

Nationals' Starlin Castro placed on administrative leave

Washington Nationals infielder Starlin Castro is being placed on administrative leave by Major League Baseball amid an alleged domestic violence incident, reports Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic.

What It Means:

There aren't any additional details available at this time. The Nationals begin their second half of the season on Friday night against the San Diego Padres.

Castro is averaging 7.5 FanDuel points per game this season while slashing .283/.333/.375 with 20 doubles and 38 RBI over 346 plate appearances. He is setting career-highs in xBA (.270) and xwOBA (.323).