Jason Castro not in Astros' Sunday lineup

Houston Astros catcher Jason Castro is sitting Sunday in the team's game against the Oakland Athletics.

What It Means:

Castro is being replaced behind the plate by Martin Maldonado against Athletics starter Cole Irvin.

In 177 plate appearance this season, Castro has a .230 batting average with an .788 OPS, 8 home runs, 21 runs and 21 RBI.