According to MLB.com’s Spencer Fordin, the Orioles acquired shortstop Juan Castro from the Rockies today for minor leaguer Mike McCoy. Castro played 18 games for Colorado’s Triple A club.
Fordin spoke to Andy MacPhail, and the implication is that the Orioles’ midseason hunt for a shortstop may have come to an end with Castro. Castro is understandably happy, as there aren’t too many places where he’d have a shot at a starting gig. I’m sure MacPhail will continue hunting for a long-term option at short, even if it carries into the offseason.
