Starling Castro is leading off for the Cubs Friday.

Castro should be in your lineup, regardless of where Dale Sveum decides to put him. Obviously this limits his RBI potential potential but should help him in runs. Castro holds a career .319 average and .362 on-base percentage when batting leadoff and is 3/6 in his career against the National's Ross Detwiler.rn
Analyst: The Fantasy Wonka  View Profile

Could the Cubs send Starlin Castro and Anthony Rizzo back in the minors for more grooming? It doesn’t seem possible considering their status as part of the core of the rebuild, not to mention the seven-year contract extension Castro received last year. But before Sunday's finale against Milwaukee, manager Dale Sveum, who lost his voice shouting at umpire Chris Guccione on Friday, hinted it was indeed possible.  “Find options,” Sveum said. “If people keep playing like that, you have to find options. Give people playing time at Triple-A to figure this stuff out.” No one believes the Cubs would demote Castro, who is hitting .304, or Rizzo, who is at .190 but leads the team with five home runs. It’s their defense that has Sveum up in arms. “You have to perform,” Sveum said. “You can’t not keep performing.”

That is as likely to happen as the Cubs winning the division. This is just a case of Sveum trying to motivate his team to play better fundamental baseball. Maybe you could play on this "threat" to acquire Anthony Rizzo at an even cheaper discount, if he is a player that interests you.
Analyst: Michael Pichan  View Profile

Starlin Castro went 1-for-4 Friday to extend his hit streak to 11 games.

With Jose Reyes out for an extended period of time, Starlin Castro is the second ranked Fantasy shortstop with a .492 average (20-65), two home runs (seven extra base hits), six RBI, seven runs scored, and two stolen bases.rn
Analyst: Michael Pichan  View Profile

Starlin Castro (hamstring) is batting third for the Cubs Wednesday vs the Rockies.

Look for young Starlin to perform in the top five of fantasy shortstops leaguewide, provided he can stay healthy. His success rate stealing bases hasn't exactly been stellar, so maybe a little twinge in the hammy is just what he needs to keep him from inadvisably attempting a stolen base. Regardless, draft with confidence in all formats.
Analyst: RotoBaller.com  View Profile

Update: Cubs manager Dale Sveum said on Monday that shortstop Starlin Castro is expected to return for Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Rockies.

Castro is a must have shortstop in ALL fantasy league formats. He is a top performer on the Chicago Cubs and should put up some big numbers for your fantasy teams. He is a must have based on his defensive skills, speed, and what he can do with a bat. Don't let this one get away, you won't be sorry!
Analyst: Mike Mohr  View Profile

Starlin Castro, Brent Lillibridge, Ian Stewart and Josh Vitters all ran the bases on Monday, and all should be in games by the end of the week.

Starlin Castro looking good in batting practice Sunday, should play again Wednesday.

Starlin Castro (hamstring) targeted for Wednesday return after rain delayed rehab.

I'm torn here... As a fantasy player who primarily plays in dynasty formats, I love the 22 year old Castro... but as a redraft guy, I'm not convinced that Castro is worth a pick in the first 3-4 rounds if he's going to hit put up a 15/25 season with a .280 average. I'm going to tell you that while I have my concerns, I would probably be willing to grab Castro in the 4th or later (assuming Ian Desmond/Reyes/Tulowitzki are all gone), as SS is the weakest fantasy position in 2013.
Analyst: Brad Costilo  View Profile

Starlin Castro (hamstring) expects to return to the lineup next Monday or Wednesday.

This is just the Cubs being cautious with their franchise player. Expect Castro to be ready to go by late next week, and continue to play hard and show why he is one of the best short stops in the MLB.
Analyst: Shane Miller  View Profile

Cubs SS Starlin Castro is not expected to play in a game until Monday.