Castro was originally supposed to be in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers but was scratched due to neck stiffness, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It was unusual to see Castro out of the lineup against a righty as well as on the bench for two straight days. The issue is considered a minor one, so it's possible Castro returns for Sunday's contest. Max Stassi remains the starter behind the plate in his absence.

Castro will sit again Saturday against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Castro has sat against all seven lefties the Angels have faced this season, but his off day Saturday comes against righty Walker Buehler. Max Stassi starts behind the plate against a right-hander for just the third time this season.

Castro is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Castro has the edge in starts behind the plate for the Angels this season, but it's quite a slim one. He's gotten the nod 11 times, while Max Stassi, who starts Friday, has started nine games.

Castro went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in a 6-0 win over Oakland on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Castro has been somewhat overshadowed by fellow backstop Max Stassi -- who has hit four home runs -- this season, but the 33-year-old has been productive with a .267/.389/.600 slash line and five RBI. He broke open a one-run game Tuesday with a three-run shot to center field in the fourth inning, one of a trio of long balls by the Angels in the frame. Castro and Stassi should continue sharing time behind the plate moving forward -- through 18 games, Castro has one more plate appearance than Stassi (36 to 35).

Castro isn't in the lineup Monday against the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

Castro will retreat to the bench for the fourth time in the past six games after recording a double Sunday. Max Stassi will take over at catcher, batting eighth.

Castro is not starting Thursday against the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

Castro will sit for a second straight game as Max Stassi draws another start behind the dish in his place. The backstop is slashing .217/.333/435 through 27 plate appearances this season.

Castro is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

Castro has a .217/.333/.435 slash line through 27 plate appearances and will head to the bench for the second time in the past three games. Max Stassi will receive another start behind the plate for the Angels.

Castro is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Consider Castro's absence from the starting nine as a maintenance day after he started the last two games behind the plate. Max Stassi will catch starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani in the series finale.

Castro isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

Castro started the past two games and will head to the bench after going 1-for-6 with one strikeout. Max Stassi will start behind the plate and bat eighth for the Angels on Tuesday.

Castro is not in the lineup Saturday against the Athletics, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Castro will get a rest after catching all 10 innings of Friday's extra-innings loss. Max Stassi will start behind the plate in his absence.