BRADENTON, Fla. -- The theme of this spring training is competition. There's not a lot of guaranteed playing time on this team, and plenty of starting jobs are up for grabs.
That even applies to positions where someone did quite well at the end of the season, like Rodolfo Castro.
Castro had some ups and downs last year, but finished on a very strong note, seemingly putting him in prime position to hold onto the second base job going into 2023. However, with the rise of Ji Hwan Bae to the majors and Tucupita Marcano also in the mix, Castro is in a position where he has to earn that spot.