Jason Castro not in Astros' Thursday lineup

Houston Astros catcher Jason Castro is sitting Thursday in the team's game against the Los Angeles Angels.

What It Means:

Castro is being replaced behind the plate by Martin Maldonado against Angels starter Alex Cobb.

In 161 plate appearances this season, Castro has a .200 batting average with a .684 OPS, 5 home runs, 17 runs and 15 RBI.