Castro was a late scratch for Sunday's game against the Mariners due to ongoing trade discussions, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

No agreement has been reached, but the Angels will play it safe and keep Castro on the bench ahead of Monday's trade deadline. The Padres appear to be the current favorites for a potential deal. Anthony Bemboom is starting in his place Sunday and would be in line for an increased role if a trade is completed.

Castro was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Mariners, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Castro was slated to start behind the plate and bat eighth, but he was scratched shortly before first pitch for undisclosed reasons. Anthony Bemboom enters the lineup for the Halos in his place.

Castro is not in the lineup Saturday against the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

Castro is 2-for-22 with 14 strikeouts in his past eight games, and he'll head to the bench for Saturday's contest. Anthony Bemboom will start behind the plate and bat eighth for the Halos.

Castro isn't in the lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Castro went 1-for-3 with one RBI, one run and one strikeout in the first game of the doubleheader, but he'll get a breather for Game 2. Anthony Bemboom will start at catcher in his place.

Castro isn't starting Monday's game against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Castro reached base in each of the past two games as he went 1-for-7 with two walks and two strikeouts during that time. However, he'll take a breather Monday with Anthony Bemboom starting behind the plate.

Castro isn't starting Friday against the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

Castro returned to the starting nine Wednesday after battling neck stiffness, but he'll be on the bench for his second consecutive contest Friday. Max Stassi (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list, which could free up more playing time for Castro in the coming days, but Anthony Bemboom will serve as the starting catcher Friday.

Castro (neck) is starting behind the plate and batting seventh Wednesday at San Francisco, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 33-year-old was absent from the lineup for the past five games due to neck stiffness, but he'll rejoin the starting nine Wednesday. Castro is off to a strong start in 2020 with an .855 OPS through 41 plate appearances.

Castro (neck) will be on the bench for the fifth straight game Tuesday against San Francisco.

EDGE Analysis

Castro did appear off the bench in the first of those five contests but has been out with neck stiffness ever since. He's making progress, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports, but he'll need at least one more day. Anthony Bemboom will be the catcher Tuesday.

Castro (neck) remains sidelined Monday against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Castro sits for the fourth game in a row due to a stiff neck. Max Stassi remains the starter behind the plate.

Castro (neck) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Castro will sit for the third day in a row while he contends with a sore neck, allowing Max Stassi to make another start behind the plate. The Angels have brought up Anthony Bemboom from their alternate training site to provide another option behind the plate in the short term, so Castro could be a candidate for the injured list if he fails to show much improvement heading into Monday's series opener with the Giants.